And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be your name:

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Twelve stones, (as Exodus xxiv.) intimating that he acted in the name of all; (Menochius) and in order that all Israel might return with one heart to the service of God. (Haydock) The prophet did not follow his own spirit in erecting this altar. (Calmet)

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