1 Kings 18:32

Translations

Modern

And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed.

Traditional

And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the Lord: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.

Literal

And he built with the stones an altar in the name of YHWH, and he made a trench like the house of two seahs of seed around the altar.

Latin

Et ædificavit de lapidibus altare in nomine Domini: fecitque aquæductum, quasi per duas aratiunculas in circuitu altaris,

Original

Hebrew

English

And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed.

Notes

1 Kings 18:31–32

The twelve stones Elijah used to rebuild the altar for the Lord should have reminded the people that God was the redeemer of all Israel (compare Joshua 4:1–11; see Isaiah 41:14; 49:26).

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

Measurements

two seahs of seed: About 13.2 qt (14.6 l)

Related verses

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Exodus 20:24–25
You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you.
Judges 21:4
The next day the people got up early, built an altar there, and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
1 Samuel 7:17
Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.
Judges 6:26
Then build a proper altar to the LORD your God on the top of this stronghold. And with the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down, take the second bull and offer it as a burnt offering.”
1 Samuel 7:9
Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him.

Glossary

Ahab (King) Baal (Idol) Carmel Conduit Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Pagans Seah

Topics

Ahab: King of Israel: Reproved by Elijah; Assembles the Prophets of Baal Altar: Built by Elijah Carmel: A Fertile and Picturesque Mountain in Palestine: An Idolatrous High Place Upon Faith: Elijah, in his Controversy with the Priest of Baal Measure: A Seah, About a Peck and a Half Prayer: Importunity in Elijah Prayer: Prayer Test Proposed by Elijah Revivals: Elijah

1 Kings 18:32

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