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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 19:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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I, even I only, am left - The same statement as in 1 Kings 18:22, but the sense is different. There Elijah merely said that he alone remained to execute the prophet’s office, which was true; here he implies that he is the only prophet left alive, whereas a hundred had been saved by Obadiah 1 Kings 18:4. return to 'Top of Page'
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