of the question-response in verses 9–10 and 13–14, for the chapter deals in pairs—two stages of Elijah’s journey (vv. 3, 4), two episodes of angelic provision (vv. 5–7). I take verses 9–10 as a sort of preliminary hearing and verses 13–14 as a formal statement of the charges.21 But back to Elijah’s answer. Is it too wild to consider that Elijah, finding himself in the shuddering presence of the Almighty, may have been speaking the truth? I have been terribly jealous for Yahweh, God of hosts, for they
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