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1 Kings 18:18-20
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1 Kings 18:18-20
International Standard Version
18 But Elijah[a] replied, “I’m no destroyer of Israel. But you and your ancestor’s household have been doing that, because you have abandoned the Lord’s commandments and have followed the Baals. 19 So go gather all of Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel. Bring along 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of the Asherah who are funded at Jezebel’s expense.”[b]
Elijah Defeats the Prophets of Baal
20 Ahab sent for the Israelis and brought the prophets together at Mount Carmel,
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- 1 Kings 18:18 Lit. he
- 1 Kings 18:19 Lit. who eat at Jezebel’s table
1 Kings 18:18-20
New International Version
1 Kings 18:18-20
New International Version
18 “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “But you(A) and your father’s family have. You have abandoned(B) the Lord’s commands and have followed the Baals. 19 Now summon(C) the people from all over Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel.(D) And bring the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”(E)
20 So Ahab sent word throughout all Israel and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel.(F)
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