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Despair Can Distort Reality
Commentators note that Elijah's claim to be the "only one left" was factually incorrect, as Obadiah had saved 100 prophets. His statement reveals how profound despair and isolation can distort our perception of reality. Even a great prophet can feel utterly alone and overlook the hidden work God is doing.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 19:10
18th Century
Theologian
I, even I only, am left - This is the same statement as in 1 Kings 18:22, but the meaning is different. There, Elijah m…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 19:10
19th Century
Bishop
And he said. —The reply to the implied reproof is one of impatient self-exculpation and even remonstrance. He himself (it says) ha…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 19:10
19th Century
Preacher
And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altar…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 19:10
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, I have been jealous for the Lord God of hosts ,
&c.] Through zeal for the glory of God he had slain fou…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 19:9–13
17th Century
Minister
The question God put, What doest thou here, Elijah? is a reproof. It concerns us often to ask whether we are in our place and in the way o…