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From the Blue Letter Bible
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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he repaired
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1Ki 19:10,14; 2Ch 33:16; Rom 11:3 |
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the altar of the LORD
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This altar of Jehovah was probably built in the time of the judges; and it was even known among the heathen by the name of the altar of Carmel. Both Tacitus and Suetonius mention an altar on mount Carmel, which Vespasian went to consult: there was no temple nor statue, but simply an altar, venerable for its antiquity. |
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1Ki 19:10 |
And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, [even] I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. |
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1Ki 19:14 |
And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, [even] I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. |
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2Ch 33:16 |
And he repaired the altar of the LORD, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel. |
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Rom 11:3 |
Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. |
Cite This Page: (explanation of citations)
Scott, Thomas. "1 Kings 18:30," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
<http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/1Ki/18/30.html>.
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