SEV Biblia, Chapter 18:41
ΒΆ Entonces Elías dijo a Acab: Sube, come y bebe; porque una gran lluvia suena.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 18:41
Verse 41. Get thee up, eat and drink] It appears most evidently that Ahab and the prophet were now on good terms, and this is a farther evidence that the slaying of the false prophets was by the king's consent.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 41. And Elijah said unto Ahab, get thee up , etc.] From the brook and valley where the execution of the prophets had been made; either up to his chariot, or to the tent or pavilion erected on the side of the mount, where the whole scene of things was transacted; eat and drink ; which he had no leisure for all the day, from the time of the morning sacrifice to the evening sacrifice, which was taken up in attending to the issue of the several sacrifices; but now he is bid to eat and refresh himself, and that in token of joy and gladness, as became him, both for the honour of the true God, which had been abundantly confirmed, and for the near approach of rain, of which he assures him: for there is a sound of abundance of rain ; the wind perhaps began to rise, and blow pretty briskly, which was a sign of it f402 ; besides, according to the Tyrian annals f403 , there were loud claps of thunder at this time, at least when the heavens became very black, as in ( 1 Kings 18:45).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 41-46 - Israel, being so far reformed as to acknowledge the Lord to be God, an to consent to the execution of Baal's prophets, was so far accepted that God poured out blessing upon the land. Elijah long continue praying. Though the answer of our fervent and believing supplication does not come quickly, we must continue earnest in prayer, and no faint or give over. A little cloud at length appeared, which soo overspread the heavens, and watered the earth. Great blessings ofte arise from small beginnings, showers of plenty from a cloud of spa long. Let us never despise the day of small things, but hope and wai for great things from it. From what small beginnings have great matter arisen! It is thus in all the gracious proceedings of God with the soul. Scarcely to be perceived are the first workings of his Spirit in the heart, which grow up at last to the wonder of men, and applause of angels. Elijah hastened Ahab home, and attended him. God wil strengthen his people for every service to which his commandments an providence call them. The awful displays of Divine justice and holines dismay the sinner, extort confessions, and dispose to outward obedienc while the impression lasts; but the view of these, with mercy, love and truth in Christ Jesus, is needful to draw the soul to self-abasement, trust, and love. The Holy Spirit employs both in the conversion of sinners; when sinners are impressed with Divine truths they should be exhorted to set about the duties to which the Saviou calls his disciples __________________________________________________________________
Original Hebrew
ויאמר 559 אליהו 452 לאחאב 256 עלה 5927 אכל 398 ושׁתה 8354 כי 3588 קול 6963 המון 1995 הגשׁם׃ 1653
