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1 Kings 18:1

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 18:1

Verse 1 of 46

Scripture focus

And it came to pass [after] many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.

1 Kings 18:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 18:1

Theological / Devotional

The third year. The period of drought was three years, but the interval since the preceding rain was six months longer (Luke 4:25; James 5:17). For the normal dry season (May-October) see p. 110.

Shew thyself. The king had been searching everywhere for Elijah, but to no avail. Now the prophet was commanded to go and reveal himself to the king. The interdict had been placed upon the land by Elijah’s direct announcement to Ahab as to what the Lord would do. It was fitting that it should be removed in the same way. Neither King nor people would be allowed any excuse for attributing the end of the drought to the power of their gods or prophets.

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