Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:13
13. Wrapped his face in his mantle Conscious of his infirmities and shortcomings, he was, like Moses, “afraid to look upon God.” Exodus 3:6. He began to realize that as yet he knew comparatively little of the Divine nature and will. There came a voice unto him It was the voice of Jehovah; perhaps the same as that whose soft whisper followed the lightning flash; but, if so, it now rose to a clearer and more intelligible sound. What doest thou here The Lord’s question and the prophet’s... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 19:12
12. After the earthquake a fire The whole mount quaked greatly, as in the days of Moses, (Exodus 19:18,) and the earthquake shock was followed now, as then, by the fiery glare of eastern lightning. Exodus 19:16; Exodus 19:18; Exodus 20:18. A still small voice Literally, A voice of a light stillness. Septuagint, Voice of a gentle breeze. Whether this was an articulate voice, or the sound of the soft wind that usually follows a storm among the mountains, it was in either case... read more