all Israel] Governours and others out of every tribe, to be eye and ear-witnesses of that which shall be done. Carmel] There were two places called Carmel; one in the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:55.) where Nabal had his possession, 1 Samuel 25:2. the other in the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:26.) here, and in other places, called a mount; an high mountain (Amos 9:3.) situate by the sea (Jeremiah 46:18.) On it Elisha had an habitation (2 Kings 2:25. and 2 Kings 4:25.) According to the Hebrew notation, it signifieth a fair fertile place (Isaiah 32:2.) and is by our English translated, a fruitfull field. See on Isaiah 32:15. Carmel in Asher is here meant. See on 1 Samuel 25:2. prophets] Idolaters feigned such functions as the true Church had: but they were false prophets, such as Chap. 22. v. 23. Luke 6:26. 2 Peter 2:1. of the groves] Heb. that grove] Chap. 16. 33. Of the idolls in groves, where these prophets had their residency. eat at Jezebels table] Were sustained by Jezebels provision.