18 He said, “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, because (A)you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and (B)you have followed the Baals. 19 Now then send and gather to me all Israel at (C)Mount Carmel, (D)together with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of (E)the Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”

God or Baal on Mount Carmel

20 So Ahab sent a message among all the sons of Israel and brought the prophets together at Mount Carmel.

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18 “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “But you(A) and your father’s family have. You have abandoned(B) the Lord’s commands and have followed the Baals. 19 Now summon(C) the people from all over Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel.(D) And bring the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”(E)

20 So Ahab sent word throughout all Israel and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel.(F)

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