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troubler: Although Elijah announced the drought (1 Kings 17:1), Ahab and his family caused God's judgment on Israel. They broke the covenant and promoted Baal worship (see Leviticus 26:19; Deuteronomy 28:15, 23; 2 Chronicles 7:13; Jeremiah 14:1–7; Amos 4:7–8).
The prophet Elijah's work was closely tied to his spiritual growth. Elijah challenged Israel's interest in Baal, the Canaanite storm god. During this conflict, Elijah saw God's power and support, unlike Baal's weakness. This was shown in Elijah's contest with Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:1–46). After fleeing from Jezebel, God renewed Elijah's mission at Mount Sinai (1 Kings 19:1–18). Elijah's mission was finished by his successor, Elisha (1 Kings 19:19–21).
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Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah Obadiah: Ahab's palace administrator, protected prophets
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Ahab (King) Carmel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Obadiah (Person) Pagans
Topics
Elijah: Returns, and Sends a Message to Ahab Obadiah: The Governor of Ahab's House: Meets Elijah and Receives a Commission from Him