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1 Kings 18:18-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Kings 18:18-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 He replied, “I have not destroyed Israel, but you and your father’s house have, because you have abandoned the Lord’s commands(A) and followed the Baals.(B) 19 Now summon all Israel to meet me at Mount Carmel,(C) along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah(D) who eat at Jezebel’s table.”
Elijah at Mount Carmel
20 So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and gathered the prophets at Mount Carmel. 21 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions?(E) If Yahweh is God, follow Him. But if Baal, follow him.”(F) But the people didn’t answer him a word.
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1 Kings 18:18-21
New International Version
1 Kings 18:18-21
New International Version
18 “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “But you(A) and your father’s family have. You have abandoned(B) the Lord’s commands and have followed the Baals. 19 Now summon(C) the people from all over Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel.(D) And bring the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”(E)
20 So Ahab sent word throughout all Israel and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel.(F) 21 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver(G) between two opinions? If the Lord(H) is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.”
But the people said nothing.
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