And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.
Ver. 21. And took a yoke of oxen.] The same likely wherewith he ploughed, to show that he was now of another vocation.
And gave unto the people.] Making them a farewell feast, as also to express his joy. St Matthew did the like when first called to the apostleship.