This is the word of the Lord. — See 1 Kings 21:23, where this oracle of Elijah is given.

Portioni.e., domain, territory (hçleq). In 1 Kings 21:23, the word is “wall” (hçl), an error due to the loss of the final letter; not an original difference, as Keil assumes.

Dogs.The dogs.

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