1 Kings 18:22
“Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And call ye on the name of your gods,.... The Baalim, the many lords and gods they served:
and I will call on the name…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I, even I, only remain - He means, “I only remain in the exercise of the office of a prophet.” The others (Compare 1Ki…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I only, remain a prophet of the Lord - That is, I am the only prophet of God present, and can have but the influence of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 18:21-40
Ahab and the people expected that Elijah would, in this solemn assembly, bless the land, and pray for rain; but he had…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I, even I only, remain R.V. am left. As in 1Ki 19:10 for the same word. Elijah means that he is the only one who now…
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