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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

1 Kings 18:36

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.

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • KJV Original Language Details

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