Key Figures — 1 Kings 18

4 figures

Elijah
Prophet of the Lord and challenger of Baal's prophets.
Elijah confronts King Ahab and the prophets of Baal, demonstrating the power of the Lord through the miraculous fire from heaven on Mount Carmel.
Related passages
- 1 Kings Chapter 17 (Elijah's prophecy of drought)
- James Chapter 5:17-18 (Elijah's prayer and the end of the drought)
Ahab
King of Israel and adversary of Elijah.
Ahab is confronted by Elijah for leading Israel into idolatry and is present during the contest on Mount Carmel.
Related passages
- 1 Kings Chapter 16:29-33 (Ahab's reign and idolatry)
- 1 Kings Chapter 21 (Ahab's further actions and Naboth's vineyard)
Obadiah
Servant of Ahab and protector of the Lord's prophets.
Obadiah, a devout believer, hides and protects a hundred prophets of the Lord from Jezebel's persecution.
Related passages
- 1 Kings Chapter 18:3-4 (Obadiah's actions to protect the prophets)
Prophets of Baal
False prophets serving Baal.
The prophets of Baal are challenged by Elijah on Mount Carmel and fail to call down fire from their god, leading to their defeat.
Related passages
- 1 Kings Chapter 18:19-40 (The contest on Mount Carmel)

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