열왕기상 18:29-45 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:43

Look toward the sea - From the top of Mount Carmel the Mediterranean Sea was full in view. read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:44

There ariseth a little cloud out of the sea , like a man ' s hand . - איש ככף kechaph ish , like the hollow of a man's hand. In the form of the hand bent, the concave side downmost. I have witnessed a resemblance of this kind at sea previously to a violent storm, a little cloud the size of a man's hand first appearing, and this increasing in size and density every moment, till at last it covered the whole heavens, and then burst forth with incredible fury. Mr.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. Elijah is now prepared for his work. He who had sent him into the desert now commands him to enter into open conflict with idolatry. God makes His will known to him in two ways. I. BY AN INWARD IMPULSE . II. THROUGH HIS MEETING WITH THE YOUNG OBADIAH , the protector of the prophets, and the faithful servant of God in the midst of the impure court of Ahab. Let it be ours to seek such a twofold assurance of the will of God. Let... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

Israel's Conversion. It has been remarked elsewhere that in the history of the Israelitish people we may see pourtrayed the trials and experiences of a Christian soul. And not only is that true of this history as a whole, but it also holds good of various periods of that history, of various crises in the nation's life. It holds good of that great crisis recorded in this chapter. For from the conversion of Israel on the day of Carmel, we may gather some lessons as to the true doctrine of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

The God that answereth by fire. I. ISRAEL 'S SIN ( 1 Kings 18:21 ). 1 . Its nature : indecision, a want of whole-hearted devotion; "How long halt ye?" etc. They tried to combine both worships, bowing before Jehovah in secret, and publicly before Baal in the assemblies commanded by the court. There are two who contend today for our devotion and service—the world and God ( 1 John 2:15 ). The world has its rewards and demands; God has His. 2 . Its folly . Both cannot... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:25-29

The Failure. When the appeal of Elijah to the people had gained their applause, he had the prophets of Baal at his command. The test he had proposed was so fair that they could not reasonably object to it, and the voice of the people rendered it impossible for them to evade the trial. The prophet of the Lord accordingly pressed the matter home upon his adversaries in the words of the text. They were obliged to proceed to the trial which ended in their discomfiture. I. THEIR PRAYER ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:29

And it came to pass, when midday was past [Elijah allowed them all the time he could, consistently with the great work he had himself to do, which would absorb all the rest of the day], and they prophesied [Notice the striking coincidence with the description of the worship of Ashtoreth given above. We are not to think of vaticinations, but of frenzied cries, etc. It is not clear, however, that any fresh element in their worship is intended, as Keil imagines. Their service as a whole,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:30

And Elijah said unto all the people [He has now done with the priests. They have had their opportunity; his turn is come], Come dear unto me. [Hitherto they had gathered round the altar of Baal, and some, it may he, had joined their prayers to those of the priests ( 1 Kings 18:24 ). In 1 Kings 18:21 , he "drew near"—same word—to them. Now they must stand round the altar he is about to build. He will have "eyewitnesses and ear-witnesses" (Keil). There must be no suspicion of imposture.]... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:30-35

The Prepatation. As the time of the evening sacrifice approached, Elijah left the priests of Baal prophesying in despair. Satan, if permitted, could have brought fire down (see Job 1:12 , Job 1:16 ; Revelation 13:13 , Revelation 13:14 ); but God restrained him. The people were now convinced that Baal was not able to hear his priests; so they drew round Elijah, and observed the order in which he proceeded with his preparation. I. HE REPAIRED THE ALTAR OF THE LORD .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:31

And Elijah took twelve stones [This number, too, was full of significance. Not only would it carry back their thoughts to the giving of the law ( Exodus 24:4 ; Exodus 28:21 ), and to their fathers' entrance into the promised land ( Joshua 4:3 , Joshua 4:9 ), but it would remind them of the essential unity of the people, notwithstanding the division of the kingdom. The act was thus a protest against the schism. We cannot hold with Keil, Wordsworth, al . that it was "a practical... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:43

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:44

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:21-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:25-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:29

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:30

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:30-35

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:31

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