1 Kings 18:21
Elijah 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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20So Ahab sent to all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together to Mount Carmel.
Cross References
Genesis 44:16Judah said, “What will we tell my lord? What will we speak? How will we clear ourselves? God has found out the iniquity of your servants. Behold, we are my lord’s slaves, both we and he also in whose hand the cup is found.”
Deuteronomy 4:35It was shown to you so that you might know that the LORD is God. There is no one else besides him.
Joshua 24:23“Now therefore put away the foreign gods which are amongst you, and incline your heart to the LORD, the God of Israel.”
1 Kings 18:39When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces. They said, “The LORD, he is God! The LORD, he is God!”
1 Chronicles 17:26Now, LORD, you are God, and have promised this good thing to your servant.
Job 40:4“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
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 →