ANd] This copulative particle joyns this chapter with the latter part of the former, and shews that this judgement of famine followed upon the forementioned sins of Ahab, and Hiel. Elijah] Heb. Elijahu. Luke 4:25. he is called Elias. He is here brought in as Melchisedec, without father, or mother, or descent, Genesis 14:18. Hebrews 7:3. Tishbite] Of the city Thisbe, Tob 1:2. Gilead] A countrey on the other side of Jordan, appertaining part to Gad, part to Manasseh, Joshua 13:25; Joshua 13:31. said] After he had prayed that there might be no rain (James 5:17.) and by some evidence from God was assured that his prayer was heard. As the Lord] See Chap. 1. 29. before whom I stand] Whose minister I am, and whom I am ready to serve, Deuteronomy 10:8. Acts 27:23. there shall not be] Heb. if there be. A form of asseveration, which implieth an imprecation, and maketh a more vehement and certain negation. not be dew] No moisture, or refreshing at all; for dew is the least kinde of refreshing that falls upon the earth. Thus is the threatning (Leviticus 26:19.) accomplished. these yeers] Immediately following, for the space of three yeers and an half, Luke 4:23. James 5:17. but according] Unlesse God by my ministery shall declare otherwise. Or, but just as I have said.