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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:35

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And the water ran round about the altar, etc.] There being such a large effusion of it on it; and he filled the trench also with water; which surrounded the altar, so that it seemed impracticable that any fire should kindle upon it; and this gave full proof and demonstration there could be no collusion in this matter.
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