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occupied: Elijah mocked the false gods by speaking as if they had human needs. His sarcasm showed how powerless they were. In some religions, such as in Egypt, priests treated idols like people. They would wake up the idol, feed it, wash it, dress it in fresh clothes, put makeup on its face, and place a royal emblem on it.
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).
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Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah
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Ahab (King) Baal (Idol) Carmel Idols, Idolatry Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Pagans Sons of the Prophets
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Ahab: King of Israel: Reproved by Elijah; Assembles the Prophets of Baal 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: Folly of Irony: Elijah to the Priests of Baal Mocking: Elijah Mocks the Priests of Baal Prayer in a Loud Voice, Satirized by Elijah Prayer: Importunity in Elijah Prayer: Prayer Test Proposed by Elijah Prayer: To Idols Revivals: Elijah Sarcasm: Elijah to the Priests of Baal Tantalizing: General Scriptures Concerning