Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Kings 18:29 - 18:29

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Kings 18:29 - 18:29


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They prophesied, i. e. praised, and prayed unto, and worshipped their god; for so the word prophesying is used, 1Sa_10:10 19:20 1Ch_25:2,3 Mt 7:22 1Co_11:4 14:5,6, &c.



Of the evening sacrifice, Heb. of the sacrifice; which being here opposed to the time of their offering, which was the morning, 1Ki_18:26, must needs be meant of the evening sacrifice; of which see Exo_29:39, &c.; which is called the sacrifice, by way of eminency, because it was more solemn, and public, and frequented than the morning sacrifice; of which divers reasons may be given. See Exo_12:6 Psa_141:2 Act_3:1.



Nor any that regarded, Heb. there was no attention; either, first, Of their god, who was so far from answering, that he did not mind any of their words and actions. Or, secondly, Of the people, who were now tired out with so long attention and expectation; and therefore more readily deserted them, and approached to Elijah and his altar, at his call, 1Ki_18:30.