1 Kings 18:20 asv — So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.

American Standard Version

"So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel. "

— 1 Kings 18:20, American Standard Version

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1 Kings 18 — Context

17

And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Is it thou, thou troubler of Israel?

18

And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father’s house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of Jehovah, and thou hast followed the Baalim.

19

Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the Asherah four hundred, that eat at Jezebel’s table.

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So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.

21

And Elijah came near unto all the people, and said, How long go ye limping between the two sides? if Jehovah be God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.

22

Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, am left a prophet of Jehovah; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men.

23

Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on the wood, and put no fire under; and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on the wood, and put no fire under.

1 Kings 18:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 18:20 say?
1 Kings 18:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel. ”
Where is 1 Kings 18:20 in the Bible?
1 Kings 18:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 18, verse 20.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 18:20.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 18:20 in?
1 Kings 18:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 18:20?
1 Kings 18:20 reads (ASV): “So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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