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1 Kings 18:40 · KJV

"And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there."

King James Version

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Passage Context

38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
39And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.
40And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.
41And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
42So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I deal with influences that lead me away from God?

2

What does it mean for me to stand firm in my beliefs?

3

When have I had to confront falsehood in my life?

Life Application

faith

Standing firm in my faith may require difficult decisions.

integrity

I should seek to remove negative influences from my life.

People in This Verse

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

Places in This Verse

Brook Kishon(Kishon River, Israel today)

A river in northern Israel where Elijah executed the prophets of Baal after the confrontation on Mount Carmel.

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