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Invoking Covenant History
Commentators highlight that when Elijah prayed to the 'God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel,' he was deliberately reminding the people of God's covenant promises. This specific title, used by God Himself at the burning bush, was a powerful appeal to God's faithfulness and history with His people, even in their moment of apostasy.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 18:36
18th Century
Theologian
At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice – that is, probably “the ninth hour,” or three o’clock in the afternoon. This would mea…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 18:36
19th Century
Bishop
Lord God of Abraham. —In this solemn and earnest invocation of God, as in Exodus 3:15 and Exodus 6:2-3, the name JEHOVAH, describi…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 18:32–37
19th Century
Preacher
There was the prayer. How different altogether from this repetition of words – this leaping – this cutting with knives. He states his wish; he plea…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 18:36
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, at the time of the offering of the
evening sacrifice
Which the p…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 18:21–40
17th Century
Minister
Many of the people wavered in their judgment and varied in their practice. Elijah called upon them to determine whether Jehovah or Baal was the sel…