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Themes in 1 Kings 18

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Themes in 1 Kings 18

1 Kings 18:1 (show verse)

Now it happened after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the face of the earth.”

divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Coming out from retirement
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Famine » Instances of » In canaan
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Coming out from retirement
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Rain » The want of » Occasions famine

1 Kings 18:2 (show verse)

So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria.

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Famine » Often severe
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rain » The want of » Occasions famine

1 Kings 18:3 (show verse)

Ahab called Obadiah who was over the household. (Now Obadiah

feared the Lord greatly;

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Obadiah, in sheltering one-hundred prophets against the wrath of jezebel
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Conceals one-hundred prophets persecuted by jezebel in a cave
Religious zeal » Instances of » Obadiah

1 Kings 18:4 (show verse)

for when Jezebel destroyed the prophets of the Lord, Obadiah took a hundred prophets and hid them by fifties in a cave, and provided them with bread and water.)

Cave » Place of refuge
Caves » Were used as » Places of concealment
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Obadiah, in sheltering one-hundred prophets against the wrath of jezebel
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Garments of prophets » General references to
Love » Instances of » Obadiah for the prophets
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Martyrdom » Instances of » Prophets killed by jezebel
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Conceals one-hundred prophets persecuted by jezebel in a cave
Persecution » Instances of » Of prophets martyred by jezebel
Prophets » General references to
Prophets » Ordinary » Numerous in israel
Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
Religious zeal » Instances of » Obadiah
Water » Was used by jews » As their principal beverage
Women » For love of sympathy of » Wickedness of
Women » Dress of » Evil
Women » Jezebel » General references to
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her persecution and destruction of the prophets of the lord

Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the valleys; perhaps we will find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, and not have to kill some of the cattle.”

Ahab » General references to
Brooks » Borders of, favorable to » Grass
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the reign of ahab
Fountains and springs » Abound in canaan
Fountains and springs » Afford » Fruitfulness to the earth
Grass » Destroyed by » Drought
Horses » Fed on grain and herbs
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Mules » Food of
Mules » The jews » Set a great value upon
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Water » Collected in » Fountains
Water » Collected in » Brooks

1 Kings 18:6 (show verse)

So they divided the land between them to survey it; Ahab went one way by himself and Obadiah went another way by himself.

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Famine prevails during the reign of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:7 (show verse)

Now as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him, and he recognized him and fell on his face and said, “Is this you, Elijah my master?”

1 Kings 18:8 (show verse)

He said to him, “It is I. Go, say to your master, ‘Behold, Elijah is here.’”

1 Kings 18:9 (show verse)

He said, “What sin have I committed, that you are giving your servant into the hand of Ahab to put me to death?

1 Kings 18:10 (show verse)

As the Lord your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my master has not sent to search for you; and when they said, ‘He is not here,’ he made the kingdom or nation swear that they could not find you.

Elijah » Persecuted by ahab
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Persecution » Instances of » Of elijah
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life

1 Kings 18:11 (show verse)

And now you are saying, ‘Go, say to your master, “Behold, Elijah is here.”’

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life

1 Kings 18:12 (show verse)

It will come about when I leave you that the Spirit of the Lord will carry you where I do not know; so when I come and tell Ahab and he cannot find you, he will kill me, although I your servant have feared the Lord from my youth.

Children » Instances of » Obadiah
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life

1 Kings 18:13 (show verse)

Has it not been told to my master what I did when Jezebel killed the prophets of the Lord, that I hid a hundred prophets of the Lord by fifties in a cave, and provided them with bread and water?

Cave » Place of refuge
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Martyrdom » Instances of » Prophets killed by jezebel
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her persecution and destruction of the prophets of the lord

1 Kings 18:14 (show verse)

And now you are saying, ‘Go, say to your master, “Behold, Elijah is here”’; he will then kill me.”

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:15 (show verse)

Elijah said, “As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:16 (show verse)

So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.

Elijah » Returns, and sends a message to ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Obadiah » The governor of ahab's house » Meets elijah and receives a commission from him

1 Kings 18:17 (show verse)

When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Is this you, you troubler of Israel?”

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against elijah by ahab
Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Elijah with ahab
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Reproof » Despised » By ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:18 (show verse)

He said, “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, because you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and you have followed the Baals.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against elijah by ahab
Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Elijah with ahab
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david

1 Kings 18:19 (show verse)

Now then send and gather to me all Israel at Mount Carmel, together with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of the Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”

Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Feasts » Given by kings
Groves » Worshiped by israelites
High places » Sometimes used for true worship
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Mountains » Names of » Carmel, on the seacoast of palestine
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Carmel, occurred elijah's sacrifice
Places » High » Sometimes used for true worship
Religion » National » Priests supported by the state
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Tables » An article of furniture
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women

1 Kings 18:20 (show verse)

So Ahab sent a message among all the sons of Israel and brought the prophets together at Mount Carmel.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Meets ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:21 (show verse)

Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people did not answer him a word.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
divine Call » Heal persecution of » To decision
Carmel » Mountain
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » To choose between God and evil
Choice » The sinner's
Decision » Call to
Decision » Exhortations to » To choose between God and evil
Decision » Opposed to » Halting between two opinions
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Exhortations » Special » To choose between God and evil
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » To decision
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
free Moral agents » Invitations to decision
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:22 (show verse)

Then Elijah said to the people, “I alone am left a prophet of the Lord, but Baal’s prophets are 450 men.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Decision » Instances of » Elijah
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:23 (show verse)

Now let them give us two oxen; and let them choose one ox for themselves and cut it up, and place it on the wood, but put no fire under it; and I will prepare the other ox and lay it on the wood, and I will not put a fire under it.

1 Kings 18:24 (show verse)

Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the Lord, and the God who answers by fire, He is God.” And all the people said, “That is a good idea.”

1 Kings 18:25 (show verse)

So Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one ox for yourselves and prepare it first for you are many, and call on the name of your god, but put no fire under it.”

1 Kings 18:26 (show verse)

Then they took the ox which was given them and they prepared it and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon saying, “O Baal, answer us.” But there was no voice and no one answered. And they leaped about the altar which they made.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Altar » Used in idolatrous worship
Altars » Idolatrous altars
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With singing and dancing
Idolatry » Other customs of » Offered burnt offerings
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With prayer
Idolatry » Altars raised for
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Morning » Continued until noon
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous altars

1 Kings 18:27 (show verse)

It came about at noon, that Elijah mocked them and said, “Call out with a loud voice, for he is a god; either he is occupied or gone aside, or is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and needs to be awakened.”

1 Kings 18:28 (show verse)

So they cried with a loud voice and cut themselves according to their custom with swords and lances until the blood gushed out on them.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Body » Mutilation of
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Derisively challenges the priests of baal to offer sacrifices
Fanaticism » The prophets of baal
Idol » Prayer to, unanswered
Idolatry » Other customs of » Cutting the flesh
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By cutting the flesh
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Knife » Self-flagellation with, in idolatrous worship
Mutilation » Of the body, general references to
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » To idols
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:29 (show verse)

When midday was past, they raved until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice; but there was no voice, no one answered, and no one paid attention.

1 Kings 18:30 (show verse)

Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord which had been torn down.

1 Kings 18:31 (show verse)

Elijah took twelve stones according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord had come, saying, “Israel shall be your name.”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Altar » Built by » Elijah
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:32 (show verse)

So with the stones he built an altar in the name of the Lord, and he made a trench around the altar, large enough to hold two measures of seed.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Altar » Built by » Elijah
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Measure » A seah, about a peck and a half
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:33 (show verse)

Then he arranged the wood and cut the ox in pieces and laid it on the wood.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Animals » Names of » Bullocks, as offerings
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Barrel » An earthen jar
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
priests » On special occasions persons not of aaron's family acted as
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:34 (show verse)

And he said, “Fill four pitchers with water and pour it on the burnt offering and on the wood.” And he said, “Do it a second time,” and they did it a second time. And he said, “Do it a third time,” and they did it a third time.

1 Kings 18:35 (show verse)

The water flowed around the altar and he also filled the trench with water.

1 Kings 18:36 (show verse)

At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet came near and said, “O Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, today let it be known that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and I have done all these things at Your word.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes fire to consume the sacrifice
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
God » Remember » Servants of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Elijah at carmel
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Servants » God's

1 Kings 18:37 (show verse)

Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that You, O Lord, are God, and that You have turned their heart back again.”

1 Kings 18:38 (show verse)

Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Mighty in prayer
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes fire to consume the sacrifice
Elijah » Miracles of » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Fire » Answers by
Fire » Miraculous » Consumed the sacrifice of elijah
Fire » Miracles connected with » Elijah's sacrifice
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Miracles » Of elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Miracles » Catalogue of » Fire on the sacrifices » Of elijah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Sacrifice consumed by fire
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah
Sacrifices » Often consumed by fire from heaven
Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Burnt offering wholly consumed by fire
Water » Miracles connected with » Consumed by fire from heaven

1 Kings 18:39 (show verse)

When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God; the Lord, He is God.”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:40 (show verse)

Then Elijah said to them, “Seize the prophets of Baal; do not let one of them escape.” So they seized them; and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Awakenings and religious reforms » Special examples of » Elijah
religious Awakenings » Special examples of » Elijah
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Prophets of, slain by elijah
Brooks » Mentioned in scripture » Kishon
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » A fearless reformer
Elijah » Kills the prophets of baal
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Elijah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kishon » Prophets of baal destroyed by elijah at
Massacre » Instances of » Prophets of baal
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Elijah
Revivals » Instances of » Elijah

1 Kings 18:41 (show verse)

Now Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of the roar of a heavy shower.”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Elijah » Miracles of » Rain brought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » Storms
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Storms » Rain
Weather » Affected by prayer

1 Kings 18:42 (show verse)

So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he crouched down on the earth and put his face between his knees.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Weather » Affected by prayer

1 Kings 18:43 (show verse)

He said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” So he went up and looked and said, “There is nothing.” And he said, “Go back” seven times.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Elisha's servant looks for rain
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Elisha's servant looked seven times for the appearance of rain
Weather » Affected by prayer

1 Kings 18:44 (show verse)

It came about at the seventh time, that he said, “Behold, a cloud as small as a man’s hand is coming up from the sea.” And he said, “Go up, say to Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot and go down, so that the heavy shower does not stop you.’”

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Elijah
Carmel » Mountain
Chariots » Kings used, in common
Clouds » Formed from the sea
Clouds » Small » A large amount » Rain
Clouds » Different kinds of, mentioned » Small
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Meteorology » Affected by prayer
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Power » Small things God uses » A cloud the size of a man's hand
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Rain » The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated
Rain » Often impeded travelling in the east
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
Weak » Instrumentalities » A cloud the size of a man's hand
Weather » Affected by prayer
Wind » Frequently brings rain

1 Kings 18:45 (show verse)

In a little while the sky grew black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy shower. And Ahab rode and went to Jezreel.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Clouds » Small » A large amount » Rain
Clouds » Different kinds of, mentioned » Black
Elijah » Miracles of » Causes rain after seven years of drought
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Ahab's residence in
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
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Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Elijah's prayer
Miracles » Catalogue of » Rain in answer to elijah's prayer
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elijah » Rain brought
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Rain » Instances of extraordinary » After long drought in ahab's reign
Rain » Miraculously caused » By elijah
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Wind » Frequently brings rain

1 Kings 18:46 (show verse)

Then the hand of the Lord was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and outran Ahab to Jezreel.

Ahab » King of israel » Reproved by elijah; assembles the prophets of baal
Carmel » Mountain
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when walking
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Elijah
hands » Illustrative » Of power
Hyke or upper garment » Required to be girt up » For running
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Ahab's residence in
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally attended by running footmen