1 Kings 18:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:19 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:19 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Kings 18:19 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:19 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 18:19
“Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:19: therefore, gather, israel
“Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:19: now, therefore, prophets
“Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:19: prophets, baal, four
“Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:19: gather, israel, prophets
“Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:19: now, therefore, send
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