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1 Kings 18

1 Kings 18:35

Elijah on Mount Carmel · 1 Kings 18:16–35
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Translations

Modern
So the water ran down around the altar and even filled the trench.
Traditional
And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
Literal
And the water ran around the altar, and even the trench he filled with water.
Latin
…et currebant aquæ circum altare, et fossa aquæductus repleta est.

Original

Hebrew
English
So the water ran down around the altar and even filled the trench.

Notes

1 Kings 18:33–35

Elijah made sure there could be no doubt or trickery. He poured a large amount of water on the offering and the wood. The water may have come from the nearby Mediterranean Sea or the Kishon River.

1 Kings 17:1–19:21

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Elijah Jezebel Altars Prophets in 1 Kings

Events

Glossary

Ahab (King) Baal (Idol) Carmel Conduit Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Pagans

Topics

Ahab: King of Israel: Reproved by Elijah; Assembles the Prophets of Baal Carmel: A Fertile and Picturesque Mountain in Palestine: An Idolatrous High Place Upon Faith: Elijah, in his Controversy with the Priest of Baal Prayer: Importunity in Elijah Prayer: Prayer Test Proposed by Elijah Revivals: Elijah