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Old Testament1 Kings · Chapter 18

1 Kings 18:2

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:2 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

1 Kings 18:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

1 Kings 18:2 — KJV

And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria.

1 Kings 18:2 (KJV)

1 Kings 18:2 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.

WisdomThe temple & God's presenceIdolatry's costBold prophetic faithAnswered prayer by fire
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Cross-References for 1 Kings 18:2

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,

Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:2: elijah, went, himself

And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spake to Elijah.

Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:2: elijah, ahab, samaria

And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramothgilead. after...: Heb. at the end of years

Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:2: went, ahab, samaria

And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.

Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:2: went, ahab, samaria

So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.

Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:2: went, himself, ahab

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