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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:12

And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire ,.... As he was when he descended on this mount, and spake to Moses, Exodus 19:1 , the Targum, and so Jarchi, interpret all these appearances of angels, and not amiss; the wind, of an host of angels of wind; the earthquake, of an host of angels of commotion; the fire, of an host of angels of fire; see Psalm 104:4 , these ministers of the Lord went before him, to prepare the way of his glorious Majesty; which emblems may... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:13

And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle ,.... Through reverence of the divine Majesty he perceived was there, and through shame and confusion under a sense of his impurity, imperfections, and unworthiness, as the seraphim in Isaiah 6:2 , and as Moses, Exodus 3:6 , and went out and stood in the entering in of the cave; he attempted to come forth out of the cave upon the divine order, 1 Kings 19:11 , but was stopped by the terrible appearances of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:14

And he said ,.... Elijah, in answer to the question put, and he says the same as before: I have been very jealous ,.... which the question was designed to draw from him, in order to give him some instructions and directions; which would suggest to him, that though he should not deal severely with Israel, nor with Ahab and his house, yet he would hereafter by the kings he should anoint over Syria and Israel, and by the prophet he should anoint in his room, as instruments of his vengeance. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:15

And the Lord said unto him, go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus ,.... He is bid to go back the way he came, through the wilderness of Arabia, which was part of his way to Damascus, near to which was another wilderness, which took its name from thence; though Fortunatus Schacchus F24 Elaeochrism. Myrothec. l. 1. c. 39. col. 198. thinks no other is meant by this phrase than returning to his former course and custom of preach the law of God, and reclaiming men from the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:16

And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel ,.... This was a son of Jehoshaphat, and a grandson of Nimshi; nor does he appear to have been anointed by Elijah, but by Elisha; and being done by his order and direction was the same as if it was done by himself, unless he was twice anointed, see 2 Kings 9:1 . and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room ; which was in the half tribe of Manasseh, on this side Jordan; See... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:17

And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay ,.... Which suggests that many should be slain in Israel by them both, as were by Hazael, 2 Kings 10:32 and by Jehu, 2 Kings 9:24 , and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay ; which may be understood either literally of the forty two children cursed by him, in consequence of which they were destroyed by bears, 2 Kings 2:24 or rather figuratively by his prophecies, see Hosea... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:18

Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel ,.... From perishing by the sword of either of them: all the knees which have not bowed to Baal ; that is, had not worshipped him, which was signified by this gesture: and every mouth which hath not kissed him ; either the image of Baal itself, or the hand, in reverence of him; which rites, one or other, or both, were used by his worshippers; See Gill on Hosea 13:2 . This either refers, as some think, to the present time, and so is an... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:4

A day ' s journey into the wilderness - Probably in his way to Mount Horeb. See 1 Kings 19:8 . Juniper tree - A tree that afforded him a shade from the scorching sun. It is enough - I have lived long enough! I can do no more good among this people; let me now end my days. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:5

As he lay and slept - Excessive anguish of mind frequently induces sleep, as well as great fatigue of body. An angel touched him - He needed refreshment, and God sent an angel to bring him what was necessary. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:6

A cake baken on the coals - All this seems to have been supernaturally provided. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 19:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:6

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