II. In the myth, Baal returns to life when the rains come. (1.) Elijah's God was neither talking nor pursuing, needed not to be either awakened or quickened; while he was yet speaking, the fire of the Lord fell, and not only, as at other times (Leviticus 9:24; 1 Chronicles 21:26; 2 Chronicles 7:1) consumed the sacrifice and the wood, in token of God's acceptance of the offering, but licked up all the water in the trench, exhaling that, and drawing it up as a vapour, in order to the intended rain, which was to be the fruit of this sacrifice and prayer, more than the product of natural causes. to please their deity, as Herodias did Herod, and so to obtain their request. Having built his altar in the name of the Lord (1 Kings 18:32; 1 Kings 18:32), by direction from him and with an eye to him, and not for his own honour, he prepared his sacrifice, 1 Kings 18:33; 1 Kings 18:33. We may suppose it was a great surprise to Ahab to hear that Elijah, whom he had so long sought and not found, was now found without seeking. III. Elijah, like himself, boldly returned the charge upon the king, and proved it upon him, that he was the troubler of Israel,1 Kings 18:18; 1 Kings 18:18. Show these people that you commanded me to do all these things. We may be sure it was not made necessary to qualify him for preferment that he should be of the king's religion, that he should conform to the statues of Omri, or the law of the house of Ahab. Choose a bull and prepare it. 7 And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah? They explore six key biblical themes of worship, community, work, equity, creation care, and rest to dig into what the Gospel means for how we use our resources. Transfers the title of honour he gave him to Ahab: "Call him thy lord, not me;" that is a fitter title for a prince than for a prophet, who seeks not honour from men. Yahweh took care of his own while the king who had turned to Baal because of his claim to bring home the economic bacon wandered the countryside hoping to find a bit of grass for the few horses and mules who hadnt died yet (see 1 Kings 18:45). II. Though ten of the tribes had revolted to Baal, he would look upon them as belonging to God still, by virtue of the ancient covenant with their fathers: and, though those ten were unhappily divided from the other two in civil interest, yet in the worship of the God of Israel they had communion with each other, and they twelve were one. Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. They got their sacrifices ready; and we may well imagine what a noise 450 men made, when they cried as one man, and with all their might, O Baal! New Century Version (NCV). VI. 27 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. 16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to meet Elijah. We are fairly put to our choice whom we will serve,Joshua 24:15. "In reconcilable differences (says bishop Hall) nothing more safe than indifferency both of practice and opinion; but, in cases of such necessary hostility as betwixt God and Baal, he that is not with God is against him." Also bring the four hundred fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebels table.. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. The prophets may have hoped that their actions would bring rain and end the drought. We dont know exactly why it was important to God for Elijah to reach Jezreel first; perhaps it was so that he would be the first to tell Queen Jezebel. [2.] Asked April 28 2020 45 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. His interview with Obadiah, one of Ahab's servants, by whom he sends notice to Ahab of his coming, 1 Kings 18:2-16. There was a heavy rain: Gods word through Elijah was proved true. Showdown on the mount Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Moses's altar and Solomon's were consecrated by the fire from heaven; but this was destroyed, because no more to be used. First, the Lord was the true God and men were to worship Him. When they called on their god, nothing happened. Was John the Baptist conceived via an immaculate conception? See 2 Kings 2:16. He bids Obadiah go and tell the king that he is there to speak with him: Tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is forth-coming, 1 Kings 18:8; 1 Kings 18:8. Now in their experiment observe. But his corruptions got the better of his convictions, and he was glad to get clear of him, as Felix of Paul, when he dismissed him, and adjourned his conference with him to a more convenient season. The God who answered by fire, igniting the sacrifice on the altar, was the true God. God's cause is so incontestably just that it needs not fear to have the evidences of its equity searched into and weighed. His new conquest will be lost if he do not look about him quickly." 27At noon Elijah began to make fun of them. Based only on the sighting of a cloud that was as small as a mans hand, he knew a torrent was on the way. This happened seven times. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. The Holy Bible, New Century Version. Why did the prophets of Baal cut themselves? Elijah now came to bring blessings to Israel, tidings of the return of the rain; yet he was thus affronted. He then solemnly addressed himself to God by prayer before his altar, humbly beseeching him to turn to ashes his burnt-offering (as the phrase is, Psalms 20:3), and to testify his acceptance of it. Who has required these things at your hands? Obadiah begs to be excused from carrying this message to Ahab, for it might prove as much as his life was worth. Dont let any of them run away! The people captured all the prophets. 25:3146). THE PROPHETS OF BAAL,THE PROPHETS OF ASHERAH,AND THE LATTER RAIN. Those halt between them that are unresolved under their convictions, unstable and unsteady in their purposes, promise fair, but do not perform, begin well, but do not hold on, that are inconsistent with themselves, or indifferent and lukewarm in that which is good. Start FREE. I incline to this because we find, when they came together, Elijah, knowing what Ahab wanted him for, appointed him to meet him on Mount Carmel, and Ahab complied with the appointment, though Elijah took such a way to revoke the sentence and bless the land as perhaps he little thought of. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. A fight to the finish. They danced around the altar they had built. These were the 450 prophets of Baal; the 400 prophets of the groves (who, some think, were Sidonians), though summoned (1 Kings 18:19; 1 Kings 18:19), yet, as it should seem, did not attend, and so escaped this execution, which fair escape perhaps Ahab and Jezebel thought themselves happy in; but it proved they were reserved to be the instruments of Ahab's destruction, some time after, by encouraging him to go up to Ramoth-Gilead, 1 Kings 22:6; 1 Kings 22:6. The long drought was over, and it was demonstrated that the prayers of Elijah both withheld the rain and then subsequently brought the rain. Didnt the prophet trick him? But God made them know the contrary, for the famine continued till Baal's prophets were sacrificed, and so great a scarcity of water there was that the king himself and Obadiah went in person throughout the land to seek for grass for the cattle, 1 Kings 18:5; 1 Kings 18:6. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! They thought to trim the matter, and play on both sides, as the Samaritans, 2 Kings 17:33. 1621), of rich men sent to hell for their failure to let go of their wealth for the sake of their neighbor (see Luke 16:1931), and of eternal judgment declared on the basis of ones willingness to share with those in need (Matt. Baal was chief of the Canaanite gods. 2. (2.) They worshipped God to please the prophets, but worshipped Baal to please Jezebel and curry favour at court. God will provide himself fire. But it was utterly false concerning Elijah; so far was he from being an enemy to Israel's welfare that he as the stay of it, the chariots and horsemen of Israel. Through Elijah, God declared that Baal couldnt deliver the goods and his people couldnt have it both ways. Joseph and Daniel were preferred because there were none so fit as they for the places they were preferred to. But no voice was heard; Baal did not answer, and no one paid attention. Note, Though the answer of our fervent and believing supplications may not come quickly, yet we must continue instant in prayer, and not faint nor desist; for at the end it shall speak and not lie. Then let them put the meat on the wood, but they are not to set fire to it. As for those who fall as victims to the fire of God's wrath, no water can shelter them from it, any more than briers or thorns, Isaiah 27:4; Isaiah 27:5. The edification of the people: "That they may know that thou art the Lord, and may experience thy grace, turning their heart, by this miracle, as a means, back again to thee, in order to thy return in a way of mercy to them.". 18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. 2. But, since Ahab invites him not to ride with him, he will run before him (1 Kings 18:46; 1 Kings 18:46) as one of his footmen, that he may not seem to be lifted up with the great honour God had put upon him or to abate in his civil respect to his prince, though he reproved him faithfully. Elijah satisfied him that he might with safety deliver this message to Ahab, by assuring him, with an oath, that he would, this very day, present himself to Ahab, 1 Kings 18:15; 1 Kings 18:15. 39 And 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. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Elijah told him to go and look again. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. Giving is what we do best; the air into which we were born. Giving signals and solidifies our allegiance to and dependence on God and his kingdom. Ahab rode in his chariot, at ease and in state, 1 Kings 18:45; 1 Kings 18:45. We become increasingly committed to a lifestyle of an abundance of possessions. If the ruler said you were not there, Ahab forced the ruler to swear you could not be found in his country. The Character of Obadiah; Elijah's Interview with Obadiah. Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. To demonstrate that he was neither ashamed of, nor afraid for, what he had done, though he knew how Jezebel would resent it, but durst venture himself in the midst of his enemies, as being confident of the Divine power and protection. (Poole), ii. Stop for a moment. The managers of Baal's cause were 450 men, fat and well fed (1 Kings 18:22; 1 Kings 18:22), besides 400 more, their supporters or seconds, 1 Kings 18:19; 1 Kings 18:19. 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. Pray to your god, but dont start the fire.. Does the devil have power to make us sick? The prophets of Baal went first. He mentions this, not in pride or ostentation, but to convince Elijah that though he was Ahab's servant he was not in his interest, and therefore deserved not to be bantered as one of the tools of his persecution. 17When he saw Elijah, he asked, Is it youthe biggest troublemaker in Israel?, 18Elijah answered, I have not made trouble in Israel. At the same time Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel, where he bent down to the ground with his head between his knees. What was the result of this fair trial. Hence we read of those that hide themselves in the top of Carmel,Amos 9:3. Obadiah saluted him with great respect, fell on his face, and humbly asked, Art thou that my lord Elijah?1 Kings 18:7; 1 Kings 18:7. The central story in the Torah portion is that of the Golden Calf, and thus the story of the haftarah serves as an obvious sequel to this unfortunate episode. God demands no more from us than he can make out a title to. 35So the water ran off the altar and filled the ditch. 5Ahab said to Obadiah, Lets check every spring and valley in the land. Now Elijah shows them the absurdity of this. He also recognized, though, that people in his day faced a new, subtler, and perhaps even stronger temptation: to treat money as an idol like Baal, an idol to worship as a god to get what they wanted. [2.] We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Paul goes even further. Trust ye not in lying words, saying . Obadiah recognized Elijah, so he bowed down to the ground and said, Elijah? 2 And Elijah went to show himself unto Ahab. That Elijah could have made such a run is assured in the Arab runners could easily cover one hundred miles in two days. (Patterson and Austel), 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. 46The Lord gave his power to Elijah, who tightened his clothes around him and ran ahead of King Ahab all the way to Jezreel. Maybe we can find enough grass to keep our horses and mules alive and not have to kill our animals. 6So each one chose a part of the country to search; Ahab went in one direction and Obadiah in another. Ahab got in his chariot and started back to Jezreel. 28 And they cried aloud and cut themselves after their custom with swords and lances, until the blood gushed out upon them. Even Christ and his apostles were thus misrepresented, Acts 17:6. They covet the precedency, not only for the honour of it, but that, if they can but in the least seem to gain their point, Elijah may not be admitted to make the trial. 23Bring two bulls. Above two years he had lain hid with the widow at Zarephath, after he had been concealed one year by the brook Cherith; so that the third year of his sojourning there, here spoken of (1 Kings 18:1; 1 Kings 18:1), was the fourth of the famine, which lasted in all three years and six months, as we find, Luke 4:25; James 5:17. Obadiah therefore could with a good conscience enjoy the place, and therefore would not decline it, nor give it up, though he foresaw he could not do the good he desired to do in it. And all the people came near unto him. (3.) 9 And he said, What have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me? If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. I brought them food and water. When we read about the Israelites worshiping the god Baal in 1 Kings 18, we tend to think of them developing a preference for wooden idol images. He is sure Ahab would be so enraged at the disappointment that he would put him to death for making a fool of him, or for not laying hands on Elijah himself, when he had him in his reach, 1 Kings 18:12; 1 Kings 18:12. April 2018. The priests and the Levites had all gone to Judah and Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 11:13; 2 Chronicles 11:14), but, instead of them, God raised up these prophets, who read and expounded the law in private meetings, or in the families that retained their integrity, for we read not of any synagogues at this time; they had not the spirit of prophecy as Elijah, nor did they offer sacrifice, or burn incense, but taught people to live well, and keep close to the God of Israel. Name one of the Old Testament prophets present at the Transfiguration.. rh. The service of God and the service of sin, the dominion of Christ and the dominion of our lusts, these are the two thoughts which it is dangerous halting between. 43Then Elijah said to his servant, Go and look toward the sea.. Does the Bible encourage the practice of Lent? Those that slighted and hated his counsels would gladly be beholden to him for his prayers. 6:9). The steps taken towards redressing the grievance, by Elijah's appearing again upon the stage, to act as a Tishbite, a converter or reformer of Israel, for so (some think) that title of his signifies. And they did it the third time. God expressly forbade his worshippers to cut themselves, Deuteronomy 14:1. Like madmen they cut themselves in pieces with knives and lancets (1 Kings 18:28; 1 Kings 18:28) for vexation that they were not answered, or in a sort of prophetic fury, hoping to obtain the favour of their god by offering to him their own blood, when they could not obtain it with the blood of their bullock. Let it go on therefore to a trial. But the primary attraction to Baal wasnt a pretty statue; it was an economic promise. 22 Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. He that can give fire can give rain; see Matthew 9:2; Matthew 9:6. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Turn them again to the Lord God of hosts, from whom they have revolted, and all will be well quickly; this must be Elijah's doing. From Pretty Statues to Silver and Gold: Jesus or Mammon? If we, in sincerity, offer our hearts to God, he will, by his grace, kindle a holy fire in them. 24You prophets of Baal, pray to your god, and I will pray to the Lord. 11 And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. All rights reserved. Note, It has been the lot of the best and most useful men to be called and counted the troublers of the land, and to be run down as public grievances. Bread and water were now scarce commodities, yet Obadiah will find a competence of both for God's prophets, to keep them alive for service hereafter, though now they were laid aside. The prophets of Baal had failed in their proof, and could give no evidence at all to make out their pretensions on behalf of their god, but were perfectly non-suited Elijah had, by the most convincing and undeniable evidence, proved his claims on behalf of the God of Israel. 732 views, 45 likes, 11 loves, 7 comments, 73 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from : 22 2023 . It is said that Baal was the son of a god called el. As he had shown the tenderness of a father to the sons of the prophets, so he showed the reverence of a son to this father of the prophets; and by this made it appear that he did indeed fear God greatly, that he did honour to one that was his extraordinary ambassador and had a great interest in heaven. IV. 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. Elijah was no priest, nor were his attendants Levites. Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . There he spoke with us. 25Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, There are many of you, so you go first. How unlike was this to that with which his servant Obadiah saluted him (1 Kings 18:7; 1 Kings 18:7): Art thou that my lord Elijah? Elijah ran on foot before him. Let us therefore never despise the day of small things, but hope and wait for great things from it. Such was Elijah's zeal, no doubt, against the idolatry of Baal, and such his compassion to his people, that he thought it long to be thus confined to a corner; yet he appeared not till God bade him: "Go and show thyself to Ahab, for now thy hour has come, even the time to favour Israel." Some, we hope, had their hearts thus turned back, but the generality of them were convinced only, not converted, yielded to the truth of God, that he is the God, but consented not to his covenant, that he should be theirs. 40Then Elijah said, Capture the prophets of Baal! (1.) Baal promised the rains, so God sent a drought at the word of his prophet (see 1 Kings 17:1). The sad state of Israel at this time, upon two accounts:--. The people must be brought to repent and reform, and then they may look for the removal of the judgment, but not till then. In fact, the New Testament teaches that money and greed are often the loudest and most appealing idols seeking to steal our attention. 19Now tell all Israel to meet me at Mount Carmel. He durst not strike him, remembering that Jeroboam's hand withered when it was stretched out against a prophet, but gave him bad language, which was no less an affront to him that sent him. Do you believe that? When we give, we reflect the image of our giving God. You have gone after the Baals. He knew, by the Spirit, where to meet him, and we are here told what passed between them. Jesus reminds us that when we try, we risk devoting ourselves to money and hating him (see Luke 16:13). God, at length, ordered Elijah to present himself to Ahab, because the time had now come when he would send rain upon the earth (1 Kings 18:1; 1 Kings 18:1), or rather upon the land. 29 And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded. Maybe he is sleeping so you will have to wake him! 28The prophets prayed louder, cutting themselves with swords and spears until their blood flowed, which was the way they worshiped. A good answer provides new insight and perspective. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. He cast himself down on his knees upon the earth, in token of humility, reverence, and importunity, and put his face between his knees (that is, bowed his head so low that it touched his knees), thus abasing himself in the sense of his own meanness now that God had thus honoured him. "I love Jesus and it is the honor of my life to get to portray him," he said. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. The execution he did upon the prophets of Baal, 1 Kings 18:40. The execution he did upon the prophets of Baal, 1 Kings 18:40. He proposed to bring the matter to a fair trial; and it was so much the fairer because Baal had all the external advantages on his side. He that will thrive must rise betimes. Their heart is divided (Hosea 10:2), whereas God will have all or none. Carmel had neither tabernacle nor temple; it was a great way distant from the ark of the testimony and the place God had chosen; this was not the altar that sanctified the gift; yet never was any sacrifice more acceptable to God than this. No one answered; no one paid attention (v. 29 ESV). This great good man used his power for the protection of God's prophets. His parables tell of farmers destroyed in the midst of their prosperity because they hoarded wealth and failed to be rich toward God (see vv. When we shall see the doctrine of the individual responsibility of each Christian fully felt and carried out into individual action. Report. 44The seventh time, the servant said, I see a small cloud, the size of a human fist, coming from the sea., Elijah told the servant, Go to Ahab and tell him to get his chariot ready and go home now. Nothing creates more trouble to a land than the impiety and profaneness of princes and their families. Then Elijah led them down to the Kishon Valley, where he killed them. "Surely he is a god! 8 And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. 13 Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid a hundred men of the LORD's prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water? Let us see if he speed better. V. The return of the mercy of rain, at the word of Elijah, 1 Kings . Those that were firm for God doubted not but it would end to his honour; those that were indifferent were willing to be determined; and Ahab and the prophets of Baal durst not oppose for fear of the people, and hoped that either they could obtain fire from heaven (though they never had yet), and the rather because, as some think, they worshipped the sun in Baal, or that Elijah could not, because not at the temple, where God was wont thus to manifest his glory. 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