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God's Empowering Hand
Commentators explain that "the hand of the Lord" on Elijah was a literal, supernatural empowerment. God gave him extraordinary physical strength to run over 16 miles, faster than a royal chariot. This serves as a powerful reminder that when God calls his people to a task, he provides the strength and ability to accomplish it, even when it seems humanly impossible.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 18:46
18th Century
Theologian
Divinely directed and divinely upheld, Elijah, instead of resting, ran ahead of the king’s chariot for the entire distance of at least 16 miles to …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 18:46
19th Century
Bishop
The hand of the Lord was on Elijah —in a striking reaction of enthusiastic thankfulness after the stern calmness of his w…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 18:46
17th Century
Pastor
And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah
Giving him more than common strength of body, as well as courage and fortitud…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 18:41–46
17th Century
Minister
Israel, having reformed to the extent of acknowledging the Lord to be God and consenting to the execution of Baal's prophets, was accepted to such …