1 Kings 18:20 nasb — So Ahab sent a message among all the sons of Israel and brought the prophets together at Mount Carmel.

NASB

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

— 1 Kings 18:20, NASB

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1 Kings 18 — Context

17

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

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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.

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

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

21

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.

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Then Elijah said to the people, "I alone am left a prophet of the LORD, but Baal's prophets are men.

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"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 18:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 18:20 say?
1 Kings 18:20 in the NASB reads: “So Ahab sent a message among all the sons of Israel and brought the prophets together at 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 (NASB): “So Ahab sent a message among all the sons of Israel and brought the prophets together at 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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