1 Kings 18:25
“And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass at noon,.... When they had been from the time of the morning sacrifice until now invoking their…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Elijah gives precedence in everything to the Baal-priests, to take away all ground for cavil in case of failure. It is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For ye are many - And therefore shall have the preference, and the advantage of being first in your application to the…
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
the prophets of Baal Here, as above in 1Ki 18:19, the LXX., instead of -Baal" has τῆς αἰσχύνης. See note there. The pomp…