And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.
So they took the bull that was given to them and prepared it for sacrifice. Then they called out to Baal from morning until noon, saying, 'O Baal, answer us!' But there was no voice and no one answered. And they danced around the altar they had made.
The prophets of Baal spent hours desperately calling on their god to send fire, but got complete silence in return.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the famous contest on Mount Carmel between Elijah and 450 prophets of Baal during a severe drought in Israel. King Ahab and Queen Jezebel had promoted Baal worship throughout the northern kingdom, leading many Israelites away from worshiping the true God. The contest was designed to prove which deity was real and powerful.
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