The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:36-40
The Triumph. While Elijah completed his preparations for offering up his sacrifice, the prophets of Baal, who had failed to vindicate their religion, were hoping that the servant of Jehovah likewise might fail. It was matter of history that Jehovah had answered by fire. (See Genesis 4:5 ; Le Genesis 9:24 ; 6:21 ; 1 Chronicles 21:26 .) About a century before this that fire came from heaven which was still kept burning upon the altar at Jerusalem ( 2 Chronicles 7:1 ). But Carmel is... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:36
And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice [see note on 1 Kings 18:29 ], that Elijah the prophet [this designation of Elijah is unusual. Cf. Malachi 4:5 . Elsewhere he is "the Tishbite," or the "man of God"] came near, and said, Lord [Heb. Jehovah . Not only does the sacred name stand at the head of his prayer, it is also mentioned thrice ( LXX . four times)] God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel [Two things are to be noticed here: first, that this... read more