1 Kings 18:34

He said, “Do it a second time;” and they did it the second time. He said, “Do it a third time;” and they did it the third time.

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In The King James Version

And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.

In Context

33He put the wood in order, and cut the bull in pieces and laid it on the wood. He said, “Fill four jars with water, and pour it on the burnt offering and on the wood.”

35The water ran around the altar; and he also filled the trench with water.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 18:22-41

Elijah's Trial of the False Prophets; the Destruction of Baal's Prophets. ( b. c. 906.) 21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. 22 Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the Lord ; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men. 23 Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it… Read the whole commentary →

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