God's Commandment
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Eliyahu on Mount Carmel (Part 1)
Was Eliyahu Commanded to Act as he Does in This Story?
Rabbi Elchanan SametEliyahu was not commanded to perform the specific actions that he undertook regarding the meeting at the Carmel; on the other hand, not only did his actions not contradict God's word, but they represent the realization of what was hinted at in God’s command to him: the situation that had been created be used for a positive effect, and that Eliyahu cooperate with Achav, in order that God could give rain. Thus, these actions represent a partnership between God and His prophet, sharing the same purpose: to restore Israel to God and to restore God's kindness to Israel.
Eliyahu on Mount Carmel (Part 1)
Was Eliyahu Commanded to Act as he Does in This Story? (Part 2)
Rabbi Elchanan SametSince the prophet's actions, undertaken on his own initiative, are aimed at fulfilling God's command in the spirit in which it was intended, it may be said that they are done by God's command even if all this is not made explicit within the command. Eliyahu's profound clarification of God's command requires that several actions be inserted in between appearing before Ahav and the giving of rain, all aimed at bringing Israel to teshuva. The choice of these actions is left to the prophet.
Eliyahu on Mount Carmel (Part 9)
"Arise, eat and drink, for there is the sound of rumbling rain"
Rabbi Elchanan SametEliyahu’s command to Ahav to eat might signify the end of a fast that was declared due to the drought. Alternatively, it might signify Ahav’s identification with the killing of the prophets of Ba’al, thus warranting the downpour. There is no explicit prophecy that the rain will fall immediately, but Eliyahu believes the timing is right and he has faith in God and promises rain. The lack of the explicit prophecy demands that Eliyahu pray for the rain he promised.
“Don’t Do Me Any Favors”
Rabbi Ben-Tzion SpitzVoodoo Judaism
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