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Themes in 1 Kings 18

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Themes in 1 Kings 18

1 Kings 18:1 (show verse)

After a long time, the word of the Lord

came to Elijah in the third year: “Go and present yourself to Ahab. I will send rain on the surface of the land.”

divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Coming out from retirement
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Famine » Instances of » In canaan
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Coming out from retirement
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Rain » The want of » Occasions famine

1 Kings 18:2 (show verse)

So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab.

The famine was severe in Samaria.

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Famine » Often severe
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rain » The want of » Occasions famine

1 Kings 18:3 (show verse)

Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. Obadiah was a man who greatly feared the Lord

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Obadiah, in sheltering one-hundred prophets against the wrath of jezebel
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Conceals one-hundred prophets persecuted by jezebel in a cave
Religious zeal » Instances of » Obadiah

1 Kings 18:4 (show verse)

and took 100 prophets and hid them, 50 men to a cave, and provided them with food and water when Jezebel slaughtered the Lord’s prophets.

Cave » Place of refuge
Caves » Were used as » Places of concealment
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Obadiah, in sheltering one-hundred prophets against the wrath of jezebel
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Garments of prophets » General references to
Love » Instances of » Obadiah for the prophets
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Martyrdom » Instances of » Prophets killed by jezebel
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Conceals one-hundred prophets persecuted by jezebel in a cave
Persecution » Instances of » Of prophets martyred by jezebel
Prophets » General references to
Prophets » Ordinary » Numerous in israel
Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
Religious zeal » Instances of » Obadiah
Water » Was used by jews » As their principal beverage
Women » For love of sympathy of » Wickedness of
Women » Dress of » Evil
Women » Jezebel » General references to
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her persecution and destruction of the prophets of the lord

1 Kings 18:5 (show verse)

Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring of water and to every wadi. Perhaps we’ll find grass so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to destroy any cattle.”

Ahab » General references to
Brooks » Borders of, favorable to » Grass
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the reign of ahab
Fountains and springs » Abound in canaan
Fountains and springs » Afford » Fruitfulness to the earth
Grass » Destroyed by » Drought
Horses » Fed on grain and herbs
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Mules » Food of
Mules » The jews » Set a great value upon
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Water » Collected in » Fountains
Water » Collected in » Brooks

1 Kings 18:6 (show verse)

They divided the land between them in order to cover it. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:7 (show verse)

While Obadiah was walking along the road, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell with his face to the ground and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?”

1 Kings 18:8 (show verse)

“It is I,” he replied. “Go tell your lord, ‘Elijah is here!’”

1 Kings 18:9 (show verse)

But Obadiah said, “What sin have I committed, that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to put me to death?

As the Lord your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent someone to search for you. When they said, ‘He is not here,’ he made that kingdom or nation swear they had not found you.

Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Persecution » Instances of » Of elijah
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life

1 Kings 18:11 (show verse)

“Now you say, ‘Go tell your lord, “Elijah is here!”’

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life

1 Kings 18:12 (show verse)

But when I leave you, the Spirit of the Lord may carry you off to some place I don’t know. Then when I go report to Ahab and he doesn’t find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared the Lord from my youth.

Children » Instances of » Obadiah
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life

1 Kings 18:13 (show verse)

Wasn’t it reported to my lord what I did when Jezebel slaughtered the Lord’s prophets? I hid 100 of the prophets of the Lord, 50 men to a cave, and I provided them with food and water.

Cave » Place of refuge
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Martyrdom » Instances of » Prophets killed by jezebel
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her persecution and destruction of the prophets of the lord

1 Kings 18:14 (show verse)

Now you say, ‘Go tell your lord, “Elijah is here!”’ He will kill me!”

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:15 (show verse)

Then Elijah said, “As the Lord of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, today I will present myself to Ahab.”

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:16 (show verse)

Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him. Then Ahab went to meet Elijah.

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:17 (show verse)

When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Is that you, you destroyer of Israel?”

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against elijah by ahab
Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Elijah with ahab
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Reproof » Despised » By ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:18 (show verse)

He replied, “I have not destroyed Israel, but you and your father’s house have, because you have abandoned the Lord’s commands and followed the Baals.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against elijah by ahab
Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Elijah with ahab
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david

1 Kings 18:19 (show verse)

Now summon all Israel to meet me at Mount Carmel, along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.”

Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Feasts » Given by kings
Groves » Worshiped by israelites
High places » Sometimes used for true worship
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Mountains » Names of » Carmel, on the seacoast of palestine
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Carmel, occurred elijah's sacrifice
Places » High » Sometimes used for true worship
Religion » National » Priests supported by the state
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Tables » An article of furniture
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women

1 Kings 18:20 (show verse)

So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and gathered the prophets at Mount Carmel.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:21 (show verse)

Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If Yahweh is God, follow Him. But if Baal, follow him.” But the people didn’t answer him a word.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
divine Call » Heal persecution of » To decision
Carmel » Mountain
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » To choose between God and evil
Choice » The sinner's
Decision » Call to
Decision » Exhortations to » To choose between God and evil
Decision » Opposed to » Halting between two opinions
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Exhortations » Special » To choose between God and evil
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » To decision
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
free Moral agents » Invitations to decision
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:22 (show verse)

Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the Lord, but Baal’s prophets are 450 men.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Decision » Instances of » Elijah
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:23 (show verse)

Let two bulls be given to us. They are to choose one bull for themselves, cut it in pieces, and place it on the wood but not light the fire. I will prepare the other bull and place it on the wood but not light the fire.

1 Kings 18:24 (show verse)

Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of Yahweh. The God who answers with fire, He is God.”

All the people answered, “That sounds good.”

1 Kings 18:25 (show verse)

Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Since you are so numerous, choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first. Then call on the name of your god but don’t light the fire.”

1 Kings 18:26 (show verse)

So they took the bull that he gave them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound; no one answered. Then they danced, hobbling around the altar they had made.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Altar » Used in idolatrous worship
Altars » Idolatrous altars
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With singing and dancing
Idolatry » Other customs of » Offered burnt offerings
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With prayer
Idolatry » Altars raised for
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Morning » Continued until noon
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous altars

1 Kings 18:27 (show verse)

At noon Elijah mocked them. He said, “Shout loudly, for he’s a god! Maybe he’s thinking it over; maybe he has wandered away; or maybe he’s on the road. Perhaps he’s sleeping and will wake up!”

1 Kings 18:28 (show verse)

They shouted loudly, and cut themselves with knives and spears, according to their custom, until blood gushed over them.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Body » Mutilation of
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Fanaticism » The prophets of baal
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Idolatry » Other customs of » Cutting the flesh
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By cutting the flesh
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Knife » Self-flagellation with, in idolatrous worship
Mutilation » Of the body, general references to
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:29 (show verse)

All afternoon they kept on raving until the offering of the evening sacrifice, but there was no sound; no one answered, no one paid attention.

1 Kings 18:30 (show verse)

Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near me.” So all the people approached him. Then he repaired the Lord’s altar that had been torn down:

1 Kings 18:31 (show verse)

Elijah took 12 stones—according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord had come, saying, “Israel will be your name”—

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Altar » Built by » Elijah
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:32 (show verse)

and he built an altar with the stones in the name of Yahweh. Then he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold about four gallons.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Altar » Built by » Elijah
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Measure » A seah, about a peck and a half
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:33 (show verse)

Next, he arranged the wood, cut up the bull, and placed it on the wood. He said, “Fill four water pots with water and pour it on the offering to be burned and on the wood.”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Animals » Names of » Bullocks, as offerings
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Barrel » An earthen jar
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
priests » On special occasions persons not of aaron's family acted as
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:34 (show verse)

Then he said, “A second time!” and they did it a second time. And then he said, “A third time!” and they did it a third time.

1 Kings 18:35 (show verse)

So the water ran all around the altar; he even filled the trench with water.

1 Kings 18:36 (show verse)

At the time for offering the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “Yahweh, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, today let it be known that You are God in Israel and I am Your servant, and that at Your word I have done all these things.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes fire to consume the sacrifice
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
God » Remember » Servants of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Elijah at carmel
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Servants » God's

1 Kings 18:37 (show verse)

Answer me, Lord! Answer me so that this people will know that You, Yahweh, are God and that You have turned their hearts back.”

1 Kings 18:38 (show verse)

Then Yahweh’s fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes fire to consume the sacrifice
Elijah » Miracles of » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Fire » Answers by
Fire » Miraculous » Consumed the sacrifice of elijah
Fire » Miracles connected with » Elijah's sacrifice
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Of elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Miracles » Catalogue of » Fire on the sacrifices » Of elijah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Sacrifices » Often consumed by fire from heaven
Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Burnt offering wholly consumed by fire
Water » Miracles connected with » Consumed by fire from heaven

1 Kings 18:39 (show verse)

When all the people saw it, they fell facedown and said, “Yahweh, He is God! Yahweh, He is God!”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:40 (show verse)

Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let even one of them escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Wadi Kishon and slaughtered them there.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Prophets of, slain by elijah
Brooks » Mentioned in scripture » Kishon
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Kills the prophets of baal
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Elijah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kishon » Prophets of baal destroyed by elijah at
Massacre » Instances of » Prophets of baal
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:41 (show verse)

Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a rainstorm.”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Elijah » Miracles of » Rain brought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » Storms
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Storms » Rain
Weather » Affected by prayer

1 Kings 18:42 (show verse)

So Ahab went to eat and drink, but Elijah went up to the summit of Carmel. He bowed down on the ground and put his face between his knees.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Weather » Affected by prayer

1 Kings 18:43 (show verse)

Then he said to his servant, “Go up and look toward the sea.”

So he went up, looked, and said, “There’s nothing.”

Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Elisha's servant looks for rain
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Elisha's servant looked seven times for the appearance of rain
Weather » Affected by prayer

1 Kings 18:44 (show verse)

On the seventh time, he reported, “There’s a cloud as small as a man’s hand coming from the sea.”

Then Elijah said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Get your chariot ready and go down so the rain doesn’t stop you.’”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Chariots » Kings used, in common
Clouds » Formed from the sea
Clouds » Small » A large amount » Rain
Clouds » Different kinds of, mentioned » Small
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Power » Small things God uses » A cloud the size of a man's hand
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated
Rain » Often impeded travelling in the east
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Weak » Instrumentalities » A cloud the size of a man's hand
Weather » Affected by prayer
Wind » Frequently brings rain

1 Kings 18:45 (show verse)

In a little while, the sky grew dark with clouds and wind, and there was a downpour. So Ahab got in his chariot and went to Jezreel.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Clouds » Small » A large amount » Rain
Clouds » Different kinds of, mentioned » Black
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Ahab's residence in
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
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1 Kings 18:46 (show verse)

The power of the Lord

was on Elijah, and he tucked his mantle under his belt and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when walking
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Elijah
hands » Illustrative » Of power
Hyke or upper garment » Required to be girt up » For running
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Ahab's residence in
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally attended by running footmen