OLD TESTAMENT

1 Kings 18:29

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When midday was past, they prophesied until the time of the evening offering; but there was no voice, no answer, and nobody paid attention.

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Verse 29. Prophesying, “acting like fools;” (Chal.) performing their superstitious rites, and singing the praises of their god, and so forth Calmet.—Sacrifice, by Elias, who had assigned all the morning to Baal’s prophets. Perhaps he waited till the time of the evening sacrifice. Exodus 29:38. Menochius.

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