1 Kings 18:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:40 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:40 — KJV
“And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there. Take: or, Apprehend”
— 1 Kings 18:40 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:40 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 18:40
“And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. brook: or, valley”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:40: one, brought, down
“And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:40: baal, let, one
“So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:40: let, took, brought
“When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who thought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: thinking...: Heb. he was in his own eyes as a bringer, etc who...: or, which was the reward I gave him for his tidings”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:40: one, took, brought
“And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:40: elijah, take, let
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