Elijah Confronts Ahab and the Prophets of Baal

Elijah Confronts Ahab

• Elijah challenged Ahab and the prophets of Baal to prove their god's power.
• The prophets of Baal failed to call down fire.
• Elijah prayed, and God sent fire to consume his offering.
• The people acknowledged Yahweh as the true God.
• Elijah ordered the prophets of Baal to be executed.
• An altar of twelve stones was built, representing the twelve tribes of Jacob.
• Two bulls were offered as burnt offerings.
• Fire fell onto the offering on Mount Carmel.
• Ahab sent 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah.
• The crowd filled water jars, and Elijah replicated their actions three times.
• The prophets of Baal cut themselves with swords and lances.
• Elijah was the sole prophet of God during his time.
• Obadiah informed Ahab about Elijah's presence.
• God revealed Himself through fire.

Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel

• The people were scattered among nations.
• God swore that surrounding nations would suffer reproach.
• The people would be reminded of their evil ways and wrongdoings.
• The land would be settled, and the mountains would be their homes.
• Upon the cleansing of all iniquities, surrounding nations will acknowledge God.
• The mountains of Israel will be tilled and sown.
• God will multiply people and animals on the land, making it fruitful.
• The Israelites will understand God when they request more people, like a flock.
• God judges based on actions.
• Famine will be prevented by God.