열왕기상 18:36-46 KRV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 18:46

Divinely directed, and divinely upheld, Elijah, instead of resting, ran in advance of the king’s chariot the entire distance of at least 16 miles to the entrance of Jezreel. He thus showed himself ready to countenance and uphold the irresolute monarch, if he would turn from his evil courses, and proceed to carry out the religious reformation which the events of the day had inaugurated.The entrance of Jezreel - Modern “Zerin.” Ahab had not removed the capital from Samaria 1 Kings 22:10, 1 Kings... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:36-37

1 Kings 18:36-37. At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice This time he chose, that he might unite his prayers with the prayers of the godly Jews at Jerusalem, who at that time assembled together to pray. Lord God of Abraham, &c. Hereby he shows his faith in God’s ancient covenant, and also reminds the people of their relation both to God and to the patriarchs, I have done these things Brought this famine, gathered the people hither, and done what I have done, or am... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:38

1 Kings 18:38. The fire of the Lord fell And not only, as at other times, (see the margin,) consumed the sacrifice and the wood, in token of God’s acceptance of the offering, but licked up all the water that was in the trench, exhaling and drawing it up as a vapour, to descend (with other water, to be raised from the adjoining sea) in the intended rain, which was to be the fruit of this sacrifice and prayer, more than the product of natural causes. And this was not all. To complete the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:39

1 Kings 18:39. When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces In acknowledgment and adoration of the true God; and all, as one man, cried out, Jehovah, he is the God He alone; and Baal is a senseless idol. And they repeated the words to signify their abundant satisfaction, and assurance of the truth of their assertion. And some, we may hope, had their hearts so turned back as to be determined that he should be their God, and that they would serve him only, Joshua 24:24. But it is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:40

1 Kings 18:40. Elijah said, Take the prophets of Baal He takes the opportunity of ordering the execution of these idolaters, while the people’s hearts wore warm with the fresh sense of this great miracle. And they took them For the people, in that fit of zeal wherein they now were, readily obeyed Elijah’s command, and executed the sentence he pronounced. And Ahab could make no opposition, being himself also, it is likely, astonished at the stupendous miracle. And Elijah brought them down... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:41

1 Kings 18:41. Get thee up From the river, (where he had been present at the execution of Baal’s priests,) to thy tent; which probably was pitched on the side of Carmel. Eat, &c. Take comfort, and refresh thyself: for neither the king nor any of the people could have leisure to eat, being wholly intent upon the decision of the great controversy. For there is a sound of abundance of rain The rain is as certainly and speedily coming, as if you did actually see it, or hear the noise... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:42

1 Kings 18:42. Elijah went up to the top of Carmel Where he might pour out his prayers unto God; and whence he might look toward the sea. He had a large prospect of the sea from hence: the sailors at this day call it Cape Carmel. Between his knees That is, bowed his head so low, that it touched his knees; thus abasing himself in the sense of his own meanness, now God had thus honoured him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:43

1 Kings 18:43. Go up now, &c. While I continue praying. Look toward the sea Whence clouds and vapours usually arise. Elijah desired to have timely notice of the first appearance of rain, not out of vanity, but that Ahab and the people might know that it was obtained from Jehovah by his prayers, and thereby be confirmed in the true religion. He looked and said, There is nothing We must not be dejected for some disappointments; but, though the answer of our fervent supplications do... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:44

1 Kings 18:44. There ariseth a little cloud like a man’s hand Which presently overspread the heavens, and watered the earth. Great blessings often rise from small beginnings, and showers of plenty from a cloud of a span long: let us therefore never despise the day of small things, but hope and wait for greater things from it. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:46

1 Kings 18:46. The hand of the Lord was on Elijah God gave him more than natural strength, whereby he was enabled to outrun Ahab’s chariot for so many miles together. And he girded up his loins That his garments, which were long and loose, like those in use in that country, might not hinder him. And ran before Ahab To show how ready he was to honour and serve the king; that by this humble and self-denying carriage, it might appear, what he had done was not from envy or passion, but only... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 18:46

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:36-37

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:38

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:40

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:41

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:42

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:43

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:44

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:46

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