And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.
Ver. 36. That thou art God in Israel.] The Baalites' prayers were not more tedious than Elijah's was short, and yet more pithy than short; charging God with the care of his covenant, of his truth, of his glory. It was Elijah that spake loud. Oh, the strong cries of faith!