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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 18 - Introduction

Elijah, by the command of God, promises Ahab that there shall be rain. The priests of Baal are gathered together unto mount Carmel, and Elijah agrees that the God who answers by fire shall be acknowledged for the true God; after which he slays all the prophets of Baal, and a great rain descends from heaven.

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See also 1 Kings 18 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3098. B.C. 906._ Elijah sends notice to Ahab of his coming, 1 Kings 18:1. His interview with Ahab, 1 Kings 18:17. His interview with all Israel upon mount Carmel, 1 Kings 18:21. He slays the pr...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 In the extremitie of famine Eliiah sent to Ahab, meeteth good Obadiah. 9 Obadiah bringeth Ahab to Eliiah. 17 Eliiah reprouing Ahab, by fire from heauen conuinceth Baals prophets. 41 Eliiah by pra...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Elijah sends Ahab notice of his coming. (1-16) Elijah meets Ahab. (17-20) Elijah's trial of the false prophets. (21-40) Elijah, by prayer, obtains rain. (41-46)...

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