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35 The water flowed down all sides of the altar and filled the trench. 36 When it was time for the evening offering,[a] Elijah the prophet approached the altar[b] and prayed: “O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, prove[c] today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. 37 Answer me, O Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, O Lord, are the true God[d] and that you are winning back their allegiance.”[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 18:36 tn Heb “at the offering up of the offering.”
  2. 1 Kings 18:36 tn The words “the altar” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
  3. 1 Kings 18:36 tn Heb “let it be known.”
  4. 1 Kings 18:37 tn Heb “the God.”
  5. 1 Kings 18:37 tn Heb “that you are turning their heart[s] back.”