Thematic Bible
1 Kings 18:1 (show verse)
Quite some time later three years later! this message from the LORD came to Elijah: "Go visit Ahab, and I'll send some rain to the surface of the ground."
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
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 show himself to Ahab, right when the famine in Samaria was most severe.
1 Kings 18:3 (show verse)
Ahab called for Obadiah, his household supervisor. This man, who feared the LORD very much,
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
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)
had taken 100 prophets and had hidden them by fifties in a cave, providing them with food and water when Jezebel was trying to destroy 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
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 had instructed Obadiah, "Go throughout the land to all of the water springs and to all of the valleys. Maybe we'll find some grass to keep the horses and mules alive. Also, maybe we won't have to kill some of our 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
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)
So they divided the land between them so they could conduct their survey. Ahab went off by himself in one direction and Obadiah went off by himself in the other.
1 Kings 18:7 (show verse)
While Obadiah was on the road, Elijah met him. Obadiah recognized him and bowed down with his face to the ground. "It's you, isn't it, my master Elijah?"
1 Kings 18:8 (show verse)
"I am," he replied. "Go tell your master, "Look! Elijah!'"
1 Kings 18:9 (show verse)
But Obadiah replied, "What did I do wrong, that you would put me in a position where Ahab would execute me?
1 Kings 18:10 (show verse)
As surely as the LORD your God lives, there isn't a nation or kingdom where my master hasn't tried to find you. Whenever they would say "He isn't here,' he forced that kingdom or nation to swear that they hadn't seen you.
1 Kings 18:11 (show verse)
But now you're saying "Go tell your master, "Elijah is here!"'
1 Kings 18:12 (show verse)
As soon as I've left you, the Spirit of the LORD will carry you off to I don't know where! Then when I go tell Ahab and he can't find you, he'll kill me, even though I have been your servant and have feared the LORD since I was young!
1 Kings 18:13 (show verse)
Hasn't anyone told you, my master, what I did when Jezebel was killing the LORD's prophets? I hid 100 of the LORD's prophets by fifties in a cave and provided food and water for them.
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
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're saying, "Go tell your master, "Elijah's here!"' He's sure to kill me!"
1 Kings 18:15 (show verse)
But Elijah promised him, "As the LORD of the Heavenly Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, I will appear to Ahab today."
1 Kings 18:16 (show verse)
So Obadiah went out to meet Ahab and reported to him. Then Ahab went to meet Elijah.
1 Kings 18:17 (show verse)
When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab asked him, "Is it really 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
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)
But Elijah 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.
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
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)
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."
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
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)
Ahab sent for the Israelis and brought the prophets together 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
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)
where Elijah approached all the people and asked them, "How long will you keep hesitating between both sides? If the LORD is God, go after him. If Baal, go after him." But the people didn't say 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
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)
So Elijah told the people, "I'm the only one left over as a prophet of the LORD, am I? But Baal's prophets number 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
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)
So let them provide two oxen. They can choose one ox for themselves. Cut it up, lay it on top of some wood, but don't set fire to it. I will prepare the other ox and lay it on top of some wood, and I won't set fire to it.
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 » A fearless reformer
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Revivals » Instances of » 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
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:24 (show verse)
Then you can call on the name of your god, and I'll call on the name of the LORD. Let the God who answers by fire be our God!" "That's a good idea!" all the people shouted.
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 » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes fire to consume the sacrifice
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » 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
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes fire to consume the sacrifice
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:25 (show verse)
So Elijah told the prophets of Baal, "Choose an ox for yourselves and you prepare it first, since there are so many of you. Call on the name of your god, but don't set fire to the offering."
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 » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » 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
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:26 (show verse)
So they took the ox that was given to them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from early morning until noon. "Baal! Answer us!" they cried. But there was no response. Nobody answered. So they kept on dancing around the altar that 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
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)
Starting about noon, Elijah began to tease them: "Shout louder! "He's a god, so maybe he's busy. "Maybe he's relieving himself. "Maybe he's busy someplace. "Maybe he's taking a nap and somebody needs to wake him up."
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 » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Irony » Instances of » Elijah to the priests of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Mocking » Elijah mocks the priests of baal
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Prayer » In a loud voice, satirized by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Sarcasm » Instances of » Elijah to the priests 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 » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Irony » Instances of » Elijah to the priests of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Mocking » Elijah mocks the priests of baal
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Prayer » In a loud voice, satirized by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Sarcasm » Instances of » Elijah to the priests of baal
1 Kings 18:28 (show verse)
So the prophets of Baal cried even louder and slashed themselves with swords and lances until their blood gushed out all over them, as was their custom.
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
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)
They kept on raving right through midday and until it was time to offer the evening sacrifice, but there was still no response. Nobody answered, and nobody paid attention.
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 » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Revivals » Instances of » 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
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:30 (show verse)
Eventually, Elijah told everybody, "Come here!" So everybody approached him, and he repaired the LORD's altar that had been torn down.
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 » A fearless reformer
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » 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
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:31 (show verse)
Elijah took twelve stones, one for each of the tribes of Jacob's descendants, to whom the message from the LORD had come that "Israel is to 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
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)
So Elijah used the stones to build an altar to the name of the LORD. But then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two measures of seed.
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
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)
Then he laid the wood in order, cut the bull into pieces, and laid them on top of the wood. "Fill four pitchers with water," he ordered. "Then pour them out on the burnt offering and 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
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)
"Do it a second time," he ordered. So they did it a second time.
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 » 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
Revivals » Instances of » 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
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:35 (show verse)
"Do it a third time," he said. So they did it a third time. The water ran down around the altar and completely filled 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 » 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
Revivals » Instances of » 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
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:36 (show verse)
As the time for the evening offering arrived, Elijah the prophet approached and said, "LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I, your servant, have done all of this in obedience to your 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
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
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 may know that you, LORD, are God, and that you are turning back their hearts again."
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
Conversion » By God
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
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
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
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Conversion » By God
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
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
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
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
1 Kings 18:38 (show verse)
Right then the LORD's fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, the dust, and even 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
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 what had happened, they fell flat on their faces and cried out "The LORD is God! The LORD 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
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)
But Elijah said, "Arrest the prophets of Baal. Don't let even one of them get away." So the people seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Wadi Kishon and executed 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
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)
After this, Elijah told Ahab, "Get up and have something to eat and drink, because there's the sound of a coming 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
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 got up to get something to eat and drink while Elijah went back up to the top of Mount Carmel, where he bowed low to the ground and placed 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
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 told his young servant, "Go and look toward the sea." So he went and looked out to sea. "Nothing there," he said.
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
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)
But Elijah told him to go back seven times. On the seventh look, he said, "Look! There's a cloud, a small one, about the size of a man's hand. It's coming up out of the sea!" "Get up and find Ahab!" Elijah said. "Tell him, "Mount your chariot and ride down the mountain so the storm 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
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)
A little while later, the sky turned black with storm clouds and winds, and there was a heavy shower. So Ahab rode off 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
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
Rain » Instances of extraordinary » After long drought in ahab's reign
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Weather » Affected by prayer
Wind » Frequently brings rain
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
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
Rain » Instances of extraordinary » After long drought in ahab's reign
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Weather » Affected by prayer
Wind » Frequently brings rain
1 Kings 18:46 (show verse)
After Ahab had left, the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his mantle into his belt and outran Ahab in a race to the city gate 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
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