Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 18:42

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Ahab could feast; Elijah could not, or would not. Ascending Carmel not quite to the highest elevation 1 Kings 18:43, but to a point, a little below the highest, from where the sea was not visible, he proceeded to pray earnestly for rain, as he had prayed formerly that it might not rain. return to 'Top of Page'

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