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1 Kings 18:41

New International Reader's Version

Elijah said to Ahab, “Go. Eat and drink. I can hear the sound of a heavy rain.”

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Elijah was from Tishbe in the land of Gilead. He said to Ahab, “I serve the Lord. He is the God of Israel. You can be sure that he lives. And you can be just as sure that there won’t be any dew or rain on the whole land. There won’t be any during the next few years. It won’t come until I say so.”

It was now three years since it had rained. A message came to Elijah from the Lord. He said, “Go. Speak to Ahab. Then I will send rain on the land.”

Then Elijah commanded them, “Grab the prophets of Baal. Don’t let a single one of them get away!” So they grabbed them. Elijah had them brought down to the Kishon Valley. There he had them put to death.

So Ahab went off to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel. He bent down toward the ground. Then he put his face between his knees.

Then listen to them from heaven. Forgive the sin of your people Israel. Teach them the right way to live. Send rain on the land you gave them as their share.

He tells the clouds to punish people. Or he brings them to water his earth and show his love.

Go and enjoy your food. Be joyful as you drink your wine. God has already approved what you do.

Now I am asking you to eat some food. You need it to live. Not one of you will lose a single hair from your head.”




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