Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 18:43

43 And said to his servant, Go up now , look towards the sea . And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times .

Whilst I continue praying.

Whence Clouds and Vapours usually arise. Elijah desired to have timely notice of the very first appearance and signification of Rain, not out of vanity or ambition, but that Ahab and the People might know that it was obtained from Iehovah by the Prophets prayers, and thereby be confirmed in the True Religion.

Let us not be dejected for some disappointments, but continue to wait upon God, who will Answer me, and that speedily.