1 Kings 18:5
“And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Ahab said unto Obadiah, go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks,.... To observe in what…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Unto all fountains of water and unto all brooks - Rather, “to all springs of water and to all torrent-courses.” The…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Unto all fountains of water - All marshy or well-watered districts, where grass was most likely to be preserved.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 18:1-16
In these verses we find,
I. The sad state of Israel at this time, upon two accounts: -
1. Jezebel cut off the prophets…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Go into[R.V. through] the land The change gives a clearer idea of what is meant, and the preposition is the same which…
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