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1 Kings 18:22 KJV
1 Kings · chapter 18 · verse 22
Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men.1 Kings 18:22 · King James Version
1 Kings 18:22 in context
20So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
21And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
22Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men.
23Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under:
24And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- prophetnâbîyʼa prophet or inspired manH5030 →
- hundredmêʼâha hundredH3967 →
- ElijahʼÊlîyâhElijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other IsraelitesH452 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- remainyâtharto jut over or exceedH3498 →
- Baal'sBaʻalBaal, a Phoenician deityH1168 →
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Ahab and the people expected that Elijah would, in this solemn assembly, bless the land, and pray for rain; but he had other work to do first. The people must be brought to repent and reform, and then they may look for the removal of the judgment, but not till then. This is the right method.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 21-40