John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 18:33
1Ki 18:33 And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid [him] on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour [it] on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood. Ver. 33. Fill four barrels with water. ] Which was got out of the sea, likely, which was nigh to mount Carmel, Jer 4:18 in this wonderful drought, whereby the brooks were dried up. This was done that the miracle might be the more manifest, and beyond all exception. read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 18:32
1Ki 18:32 And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. Ver. 32. In the name of the Lord, ] i.e., By his special warrant, and for his honour and service. read more