And it was [so], when Elijah heard [it], that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, [there came] a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
Ver. 13. He wrapped his face in his mantle.] As not able to behold God's surpassing brightness, whereby the very angels might have their eyes put out, did they not cover their faces with their wings as with a double scarf.
What dost thou here, Elijah?] q.d., Speak out, man; let me have a more direct answer. But this his guiltiness would not let him do. He is at it, therefore, as before.