James 5:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. And he prayed again - This second prayer is not mentioned in the history in express words, but as in 1 Kings 18:42, it is said, He cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees; that was probably the time of the second praying, namely, that rain might come, as this was the proper posture of prayer.