1 Kings 18:41 cpdv — And Elijah said to Ahab “Ascend; eat and drink. For there is the sound of an abundance of rain.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Elijah said to Ahab “Ascend; eat and drink. For there is the sound of an abundance of rain.” "

— 1 Kings 18:41, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 18 — Context

38

Then the fire of the Lord fell down and devoured the holocaust, and the wood, and the stones, and even the dust, and it absorbed the water that was in the trench.

39

And when all the people had seen it, they fell upon their face, and they said: “The Lord himself is God! The Lord himself is God!”

40

And Elijah said to them, “Apprehend the prophets of Baal, and do not let even one of them escape.” And when they had apprehended them, Elijah led them down to the torrent Kishon, and he put them to death there.

41

And Elijah said to Ahab “Ascend; eat and drink. For there is the sound of an abundance of rain.”

42

Ahab ascended, so that he might eat and drink. But Elijah ascended to the top of Carmel, and bending down to the ground, he placed his face between his knees.

43

And he said to his servant, “Ascend, and gaze out toward the sea.” And when he had ascended, and had contemplated, he said, “There is nothing.” And again, he said to him, “Return seven times.”

44

And at the seventh time, behold, a little cloud ascended from the sea like the footstep of a man. And he said: “Ascend, and say to Ahab, ‘Yoke your chariot, and descend; otherwise, the rain may prevent you.’ ”

1 Kings 18:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 18:41 say?
1 Kings 18:41 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Elijah said to Ahab “Ascend; eat and drink. For there is the sound of an abundance of rain.” ”
Where is 1 Kings 18:41 in the Bible?
1 Kings 18:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 18, verse 41.
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 18:41.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 18:41 in?
1 Kings 18:41 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 18:41?
1 Kings 18:41 reads (CPDV): “And Elijah said to Ahab “Ascend; eat and drink. For there is the sound of an abundance of rain.” ” 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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