1 Kings 19:5
“And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree,.... Being weary and fatigued with his journey, the same under which he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
An angel touched him - The friendly ministration of angels, common in the time of the patriarchs Gen 18:2-16; 19:1-22;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
As he lay and slept - Excessive anguish of mind frequently induces sleep, as well as great fatigue of body.
An angel…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 19:1-8
One would have expected, after such a public and sensible manifestation of the glory of God and such a clear decision of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And as he lay and slept Better, with R.V., -And he lay down and slept." The verb is the same as that which is so…
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