1 Kings 18:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, 'Choose one bull for yourselves and prepare it first, since there are many of you. Call on the name of your gods, but don't light any fire under it.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Elijah is challenging the false prophets to a test, giving them the first chance to prove their god's power by having him send fire to burn their sacrifice.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the famous contest on Mount Carmel between Elijah and 450 prophets of Baal during King Ahab's reign. Israel had been suffering from a severe drought, and this public showdown was meant to prove once and for all whether the Lord or Baal was the true God who controls nature.

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