1 Kings 18:42 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Put his face between his knees. — The attitude is, of course, one of prayer, but is a peculiar attitude — distinct from the ordinary postures of standing and kneeling — which has been noted as existing still among the modern dervishes. Possibly it is characteristic of the vehement excitement of the moment, and of the impulsive nature of Elijah.

1 Kings 18:42

42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,