1 Kings 18:20

So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.

Ver. 20. Unto mount Carmel.] Where the Papists say that Elias used to live a monastic retired life; and thereupon they call an order of their friars Carmelites. A mere fancy.

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²⁰ So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.

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1 Kings 18:20