1 Kings 18:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:20 — KJV
“So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.”
— 1 Kings 18:20 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:20 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 18:20
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:20: sent, children, gathered
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:20: sent, children, gathered
“And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:20: children, israel, gathered
“And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said unto them, These are the words which the LORD hath commanded, that ye should do them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:20: children, israel, gathered
“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:20: sent, gathered, together
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