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A Heart Hardened by Miracles
Commentators note that Ahab recounted Elijah's mighty works—the fire from heaven and the coming of rain—to his wife. However, as Matthew Henry points out, instead of being convinced by God's power, this news only hardened Jezebel's heart and enraged her. This serves as a powerful reminder that supernatural signs do not automatically produce faith; for some, they provoke even greater opposition.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 19:1–2
19th Century
Bishop
There is a certain grandeur of fearlessness and ruthlessness in the message of Jezebel, which marks her character throughout and places it in strik…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 19:1
19th Century
Preacher
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Jezebel was the chief …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 19:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done
What miracles he had wrought, how that not only fire came down from h…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 19:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Jezebel sent Elijah a threatening message. Carnal hearts are hardened and enraged against God by what should convince and conquer them.
Grea…