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1 Kings 18:36

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 18:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the [evening] oblation, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, O Jehovah, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the [evening] oblation, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, O Jehovah, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
1 Kings 18:36 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid it on the wood. And he said, Fill four jars with water, and pour it on the burnt-offering, and on the wood.
34And he said, Do it the second time; and they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time; and they did it the third time.
35And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
36And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the [evening] oblation, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, O Jehovah, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
37Hear me, O Jehovah, hear me, that this people may know that thou, Jehovah, art God, and [that] thou hast turned their heart back again.
38Then the fire of Jehovah fell, and consumed the burnt-offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
39And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, Jehovah, he is God; Jehovah, he is God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it came to pass, at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, etc.] Which the people of God at Jerusalem were now attending to: that Elijah the prophet came near; to the altar he had built, and on which he had laid the sacrifice: and said; in prayer to God: Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; the covenant God of the ancestors of his people, though they had now so fully departed from him: let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel; and that there is no other: and that I am thy servant; a true worshipper of him, and his faithful prophet and minister: and that I have done all these things at thy word; restrained rain from the earth for some years past, and now had…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice - i. e., probably “the ninth hour,” or three o’clock. Thus there might still remain about five hours of light, during which the other events of the day were accomplished. Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel - This solemn address would carry back the thoughts of the pious to the burning bush of Horeb, and the words there spoken (marginal references), for there only had this mysterious formula been used before. Its use now was calculated to stir their faith and prepare them in some degree for God’s answering “by fire.” That I have done all these things at thy word - i. e., “That I have been divinely directed in all that I have done…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The evening sacrifice - This time he chose, that he might unite his prayers with the prayers of the godly Jews at Jerusalem, who at that time assembled together to pray. Lord God of, &c. - Hereby he shews faith in God's ancient covenant, and also reminds the people, of their relation both to God and to the patriarchs. Done these things - Brought this famine, gathered the people hither, and done what I have done, or am doing here; not in compliance with my own passions, but in obedience to thy command. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 18:37”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“18:36 At the appointed time of sacrifice to the Lord, Elijah prayed. He did not imitate the ecstatic behavior of the prophets of Baal but simply prayed to God in light of his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Gen 50:24; Exod 3:6, 15; 4:5; Num 32:11; Deut 9:27).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“at the time: Kg1 18:29; Exo 29:39-41; Ezr 9:4, Ezr 9:5; Psa 141:2; Dan 8:13, Dan 9:21, Dan 12:11; Act 3:1; Act 10:30 Lord God: Kg1 18:21; Gen 26:24, Gen 31:53, Gen 32:9, Gen 46:3; Exo 3:6, Exo 3:15, Exo 3:16; Ch1 29:18; Ch2 20:6, Ch2 20:7; Eph 1:17, Eph 3:14 let it: Kg1 8:43; Sa1 17:46, Sa1 17:47; Kg2 1:3, Kg2 1:6, Kg2 5:15, Kg2 19:19; Psa 67:1, Psa 67:2, Psa 83:18; Eze 36:23, Eze 39:7 and that I have: Kg1 22:28; Num 16:28-30; Joh 11:42 3 Kings (1 Kings) 18:37”
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