1 Kings 18:26

Translations

Modern

And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And they took the bull that was given to them, and they prepared it and called on the name of the Baal from the morning and until the noon, saying, “O Baal, answer us.” And there was no voice, and no one answered. And they leaped about the altar that they had made.

Latin

Qui cum tulissent bovem quem dederat eis, fecerunt: et invocabant nomen Baal de mane usque ad meridiem, dicentes: Baal, exaudi nos. Et non erat vox, nec qui responderet: transiliebantque altare quod fecerant.

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Hebrew

English

And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made.

Notes

1 Kings 17:1–19:21

The prophet Elijah's work was closely tied to his spiritual growth. Elijah challenged Israel's interest in Baal, the Canaanite storm god. During this conflict, Elijah saw God's power and support, unlike Baal's weakness. This was shown in Elijah's contest with Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:1–46). After fleeing from Jezebel, God renewed Elijah's mission at Mount Sinai (1 Kings 19:1–18). Elijah's mission was finished by his successor, Elisha (1 Kings 19:19–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Elijah Jezebel Altars Prophets in 1 Kings

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

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People

Baal: Canaanite god, "Lord/God of the Covenant"

Glossary

Ahab (King) Baal (Idol) Carmel Idols, Idolatry Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Pagans Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Ahab: King of Israel: Reproved by Elijah; Assembles the Prophets of Baal Altar used in Idolatrous Worship Carmel: A Fertile and Picturesque Mountain in Palestine: An Idolatrous High Place Upon Derisively Challenges the Priests of Baal to offer Sacrifices Idol: Prayer To, Unanswered Idolatry: Altars Raised For Idolatry: Objects of, Worshipped with Prayer Idolatry: Objects of, Worshipped with Singing and Dancing Idolatry: Other Customs of Offered Burnt offerings Morning: Continued Until Noon Prayer: Importunity in Elijah Prayer: Prayer Test Proposed by Elijah Prayer: To Idols Revivals: Elijah

1 Kings 18:26

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