1 Kings 18:20

So Ahab sent to all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together to Mount Carmel.

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So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.

In Context

19Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel to Mount Carmel, and four hundred fifty of the prophets of Baal, and four hundred of the prophets of the Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”

21Elijah came near to all the people, and said, “How long will you waver between the two sides? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” The people didn’t say a word.

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Cross References

1 Kings 22:6Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Should I go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or should I refrain?” They said, “Go up; for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.”

Jeremiah 23:13“I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria. They prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 18:18-21

Elijah's Interview with Ahab. ( b. c. 906.) 17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the Lord , and thou hast followed Baalim. 19 Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table. 20 So… Read the whole commentary →

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