by fire] By sending fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice, as Leviticus 9:24. 1 Chron. 21. 26. 2 Chron. 7. 1. In the tabernacle and temple, the fire that came from heaven was preserved (Leviticus 6:12.) but in Israel there was no such fire, therefore Elijah would have it call’d for from heaven. be God] Be reputed and esteemed as the onely true God. It is well spoken] Heb. The word is good. A phrase of approbation and consent.