And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, "O Baal, answer us!" But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made. Cross References Matthew 6:7And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. 1 Kings 18:25 Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "Since you are so numerous, choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first. Then call on the name of your god, but do not light the fire." 1 Kings 18:27 At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, "Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!" Psalm 115:4 Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. Psalm 115:5 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; Isaiah 44:17 From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, "Save me, for you are my god." Jeremiah 10:5 Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good." Jonah 1:5 The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship's cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. Habakkuk 2:19 Woe to him who says to wood, 'Awaken!' or to silent stone, 'Come alive!' Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all. Chapter Outline 1. In the extremity of famine Elijah, sent to Ahab, meets good Obadiah9. Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah 17. Elijah, reproving Ahab, by fire from heaven convinces Baal's prophets 41. Elijah, by prayer obtaining rain, follows Ahab to Jezreel Jump to Previous Altar Baal Bull Bullock Danced Dressed Halting Hear Leaped Morning Noon Voice WiseJump to Next Altar Baal Bull Bullock Danced Dressed Halting Hear Leaped Morning Noon Voice Wise |
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