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Elijah on Mount Carmel

During a drought, Elijah meets Ahab and gathers Israel, along with the prophets of Baal, at Mount Carmel. Elijah proposes that the God who answers by fire is the true God. Baal’s prophets call without receiving an answer. Elijah repairs the LORD’s altar with twelve stones, prepares a sacrifice, and prays. The LORD answers with fire, and the people acknowledge that the LORD is God. Elijah then prays again, a small cloud appears, rain comes, and Elijah travels with Ahab toward Jezreel.

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Elijah repairs the LORD’s altar with twelve stones while the people of Israel watch; wood and an offering are arranged, and water fills a trench.

Elijah Repairs the LORD’s Altar

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Elijah prays beside the thoroughly soaked LORD’s altar at Mount Carmel as fire from the LORD consumes the offering, wood, stones, dust, and water, while the people respond.

Fire Answers Elijah’s Prayer

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Elijah beside the LORD’s altar after fire from the LORD answers his prayer, while the people of Israel fall facedown and acknowledge that the LORD is God.

The People Acknowledge the LORD

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Elijah prays on Mount Carmel while his servant watches the sea for a small cloud before rain arrives.

A Small Cloud Appears

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Elijah and his servant near Mount Carmel as a small cloud appears and rain returns, while Ahab travels toward Jezreel.

Rain Comes to the Land

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1 Kings 18:1-46

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