Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 18:22

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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I, even I, only remain - He means, “I only remain in the exercise of the office of a prophet.” The others (Compare 1 Kings 18:4) had been forced to fly and hide themselves in dens and caves of the earth; their voices were silenced; they had not ventured to come to Carmel. Elijah contrasts his solitary appearance on the side of Yahweh at the great gathering with the crowd of those opposed to him. return to 'Top of Page'

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