Parallel Verses New Living Translation Now summon all Israel to join me at Mount Carmel, along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah who are supported by Jezebel." King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And now send, gather to me all Israel to mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the Asherah four hundred, who eat at Jezebel's table. World English Bible Now 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." Young's Literal Translation and now, send, gather unto me all Israel, unto the mount of Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the shrine, four hundred -- eating at the table of Jezebel.' 1 Kings 18:19 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible18:19 Send - Messengers, that this controversy may be decided, what is the cause of these heavy judgments. All Israel - By their heads, or representatives, that they may be witnesses of all our transactions. Carmel - Not that Carmel, in Judah, but another in Issachar by the midland sea, which he chose as a convenient place being not far from the center of his kingdom, to which all the tribes might conveniently resort, and at some distance from Samaria, that Jezebel might not hinder. Prophets of Baal - Who were dispersed in all the parts of the kingdom. Of the groves - Who attended upon those Baal's or idols that were worshipped in the groves, which were near the royal city, and much frequented by the king and the queen. 1 Kings 18:19 Parallel Commentaries Library Selfishness and Prayer. A Contrast. "So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel, and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees."--1 KINGS xviii. 42. WHAT A CONTRAST! And yet, both men were perfectly consistent. It is in each case what you would expect, and yet how differently it might have been. What a different story it would have been if only Ahab had listened to the teaching of God! How often we see men having chances of turning round and beginning a new … Thomas Champness—Broken Bread The West Coast of Galilee-Carmel. Ninth Sunday after Trinity. How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions? if the Lord be God, Follow Him; but if Baal, Then Follow Him. Fall of the Western Empire (Ad 451-476) Cross References Joshua 19:26 Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. The boundary on the west touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, 1 Kings 16:33 Then he set up an Asherah pole. He did more to provoke the anger of the LORD, the God of Israel, than any of the other kings of Israel before him. 1 Kings 18:20 So Ahab summoned all the people of Israel and the prophets to Mount Carmel. 1 Kings 18:22 Then Elijah said to them, "I am the only prophet of the LORD who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets. 1 Kings 18:42 So Ahab went to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel and bowed low to the ground and prayed with his face between his knees. 1 Kings 22:6 So the king of Israel summoned the prophets, about 400 of them, and asked them, "Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I hold back?" They all replied, "Yes, go right ahead! The Lord will give the king victory." 2 Kings 2:25 From there Elisha went to Mount Carmel and finally returned to Samaria. Jump to Previous Asherah Ashe'rah Baal Ba'al Carmel Eat Fifty Food Four Gather Groves Hundred Israel Jezebel's Meet Mount Prophets Summon Table TogetherJump to Next Asherah Ashe'rah Baal Ba'al Carmel Eat Fifty Food Four Gather Groves Hundred Israel Jezebel's Meet Mount Prophets Summon Table TogetherLinks 1 Kings 18:19 NIV1 Kings 18:19 NLT 1 Kings 18:19 ESV 1 Kings 18:19 NASB 1 Kings 18:19 KJV 1 Kings 18:19 Bible Apps 1 Kings 18:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 18:19 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 18:19 French Bible 1 Kings 18:19 German Bible 1 Kings 18:19 Commentaries Bible Hub |