1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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I Kings 18:31

And he took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord came, saying: *Israel shall be thy name.

Genesis 32:28.

Twelve stones, (as [in] Exodus xxiv., etc.) 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)