KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Elijah said to the people, 'I am the only prophet of the LORD left here, but Baal has 450 prophets.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Elijah is telling the crowd that he stands alone as God's prophet against 450 false prophets of Baal.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the famous showdown on Mount Carmel between Elijah and the prophets of Baal during King Ahab's reign. Israel had been following the false god Baal under the influence of Queen Jezebel, who had killed many of God's prophets. Elijah was challenging the people to choose between the true God and the false god Baal through a dramatic test.
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