1 Kings 18-20 ESV

In 1 Kings 19:5-6, the passage describes how Elijah, feeling exhausted and discouraged, lay down and slept under a broom tree. An angel then appeared and touched him, instructing him to "Arise and eat." When Elijah looked, he saw a cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water placed near his head. The fact that Elijah "ate and drank" indicates that he followed the angel's instructions and nourished himself before lying down again.

In this passage, the prophet Elijah confronts King Ahab and accuses him and his father's house of abandoning the commandments of the Lord and following the false gods, the Baals. Elijah then instructs Ahab to gather all of Israel and the prophets of Baal and Asherah to meet him at Mount Carmel. Therefore, the correct answer is Carmel.

In 1 Kings 19:7-8, the angel of the Lord tells Elijah to arise and eat because the journey ahead of him is too great. Elijah obeys and eats the food provided by the angel. As a result, he is able to travel for forty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mount of God. This shows that the food provided by the angel sustained Elijah for a long period of time, giving him the strength he needed for his journey.

Obadiah was on his way when he encountered someone. This person was recognized by Obadiah, causing him to fall on his face and address him as "my lord." This suggests that the person Obadiah met was someone of high authority or importance. Given that the name "Elijah" is mentioned in the answer choices, it can be inferred that the correct answer is Elijah.

In 1 Kings 18:40, Elijah commands the people to seize the prophets of Baal and not let any of them escape. After they are seized, Elijah brings them down to the brook Kishon and slaughters them there. This indicates that Elijah ordered the execution of the prophets of Baal as a punishment for their false worship.

In 1 Kings 19:11, it is mentioned that after the wind, there was an earthquake. However, it is stated that the Lord was not in the earthquake. This implies that although there was a physical manifestation of an earthquake, it did not signify the presence or intervention of the Lord.

In the given passage from 1 Kings 18:2-4, it is mentioned that Jezebel cut off the prophets of the Lord. This implies that Jezebel was persecuting and killing the prophets of God. However, Obadiah, who feared the Lord greatly, took a hundred prophets and hid them in a cave, feeding them with bread and water. Therefore, the correct answer is "prophets."

In 1 Kings 18:30-32, Elijah repaired the altar of the Lord that had been thrown down. He then took 12 stones, representing the 12 tribes of the sons of Jacob, to build an altar in the name of the Lord. This act symbolizes the unity and covenant between God and the people of Israel, as each stone represents a tribe. By using 12 stones, Elijah acknowledges the significance of each tribe and their collective identity as the chosen people of God.

In this passage, the speaker is referring to a past event where Jezebel killed the prophets of the Lord. The speaker mentions that they hid a hundred men of the Lord's prophets in a cave and provided them with bread and water. This suggests that the correct answer is "killed" as it aligns with the context of the passage.

After the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not present in the fire. This suggests that although fire can be a powerful and destructive force, it does not necessarily represent the presence or will of God. The verse highlights the idea that God's presence can be found in unexpected and subtle ways, rather than in dramatic and obvious displays of power.

The correct answer is "black" because the passage states that the heavens grew "black" with clouds and wind, indicating the impending rain.

In this passage, the prophet Elijah is feeling overwhelmed and afraid, so he flees to Beersheba and leaves his servant behind. He continues his journey into the wilderness and sits under a broom tree. In his despair, he asks God to take away his life, expressing that he feels no better than his ancestors. Therefore, the correct answer is "die".

After the intense fire, there was a calm and gentle sound, which is described as a low whisper. This suggests that even though there was chaos and destruction, there was also a peaceful and comforting presence. The low whisper could symbolize the voice of God or a gentle reminder of His presence amidst the turmoil.

In this verse, the prophet Elijah challenges the people to choose between following the Lord or the false god Baal. The correct answer, "did not answer him a word," suggests that the people remained silent and did not respond to Elijah's challenge. This indicates their hesitation or uncertainty in making a decision between the two options presented to them.

In 1 Kings 18:27-28, Elijah is mocking the prophets of Baal who were trying to call upon their god to send fire to consume their sacrifice. Elijah suggests that their god may be preoccupied with other activities such as musing, relieving himself, on a journey, or asleep and needs to be awakened. In response to Elijah's mockery, the prophets of Baal cried aloud and cut themselves, hoping to get a response from their god. This act of self-harm was a desperate attempt to gain the attention and favor of their deity.

In this passage, the prophet Elijah is instructing his servant to go and look towards the sea seven times. On the seventh time, the servant sees a small cloud that resembles the size of a man's hand rising from the sea. This signifies the coming of rain after a long drought. The small cloud serves as a symbol of hope and the fulfillment of God's promise to send rain.

In this passage, Elijah is hiding in a cave when the word of the Lord comes to him and asks why he is there. Elijah responds by expressing his zeal for the Lord and his frustration with the people of Israel who have abandoned their covenant with God. God instructs Elijah to go out and stand before Him on the mount. As Elijah does so, a powerful wind passes by, tearing the mountains and breaking the rocks. However, the Lord is not in the wind. Therefore, the correct answer is wind.

In this passage, God is speaking to the prophet Elijah and telling him about the future judgment that will come upon Israel. God says that those who escape from Hazael's sword will be killed by Jehu, and those who escape from Jehu's sword will be killed by Elisha. However, God also promises to spare a remnant of people in Israel who have not worshipped the false god Baal. The correct answer, 7000, represents the number of individuals who will be saved and spared from judgment because they have remained faithful to God and have not bowed down to Baal.

In this passage, a man of the sons of the prophets asked his fellow to strike him as commanded by the Lord. However, the man refused to obey. As a consequence of his disobedience, the prophet warned him that a lion would strike him down as soon as he left. True to the prophecy, a lion met him and killed him. This shows the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of disobedience.

In 1 Kings 19:15-16, God instructs Elijah to anoint Hazael as king over Syria and Jehu as king over Israel. The passage does not mention anything about anointing a priest or a seer. Therefore, the correct answer is "king".

The correct answer is "third." In the passage, it is mentioned that the word of the Lord came to Elijah after many days, in a specific year. This implies that it was not the first or second year since the word of the Lord came after "many days." It is also not the fourth or seventh year as these options are not mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the only logical option is the third year.

In this verse, Elijah is praying to God during the time of offering the oblation. He addresses God as the Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel. He asks God to make it known on that day that He is God in Israel. Elijah acknowledges himself as God's servant and states that he has done all these things according to God's word. Therefore, the correct answer is Israel because Elijah specifically mentions it in his prayer.

In this verse, Ahab, the king of Israel, sees Elijah and addresses him as a "troubler." This suggests that Ahab blames Elijah for the problems and difficulties that the nation of Israel is facing. Ahab may view Elijah as a troublemaker or someone who brings trouble upon the land. This title reflects Ahab's negative perception of Elijah and his role in the events happening in Israel at that time.

In 1 Kings 18:26, the people took the bull that was given to them and prepared it for sacrifice. They called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, pleading for him to answer them. However, there was no response and no one answered their pleas. This suggests that their false god, Baal, was unable to hear or respond to their prayers, highlighting the futility of their worship.

Jezebel threatened Elijah, saying that if she did not make his life as the life of one of the prophets he had killed, she would be cursed by the gods.

In this passage, Ahab instructs Obadiah to search for grass in order to save the horses and mules. This implies that there may be a scarcity of food for the animals, and finding grass would ensure their survival. Ahab and Obadiah divide the land between them and search in different directions to cover more ground.

After Ahab rode, he went to Jezreel. The hand of the Lord was on Elijah, and he ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

In 1 Kings 20:28, a man of God informs the king of Israel that the Lord will give him victory over the Syrians. This is in response to the Syrians believing that the Lord is only a god of the hills and not of the valleys. By giving the Israelites victory in the valleys, the Lord demonstrates his power and authority over all territories, proving that he is the one true God.

Elijah instructed his servant to go and look towards the sea. After looking, the servant reported back to Elijah that there was nothing.

In this passage from 1 Kings 20:29-30, the people of Israel were engaged in a battle with the Syrians. After encamping opposite each other for seven days, the battle finally commenced on the seventh day. The people of Israel were able to defeat the Syrians, striking down 100,000 foot soldiers in just one day. The remaining Syrians fled into the city of Aphek, where they encountered a wall that fell upon 27,000 men who were left.

In this verse, Ben-hadad, the king of Aram, proposes a deal to Ahab, the king of Israel. He offers to restore the cities that his father had taken from Ahab's father and allows Ahab to establish bazaars in Damascus. Ahab agrees to this proposal by saying, "I will ____ on these terms." The correct answer, "let you go," fits the context of the verse as it implies that Ahab agrees to the deal and allows Ben-hadad to leave without harm or further confrontation.

In this passage, Ahab gathers all the prophets together at Mount Carmel, and Elijah addresses the people. He asks them how long they will continue to go back and forth between two different opinions. This suggests that the people are indecisive or unsure about their beliefs or allegiances. Elijah's question implies that they need to make a choice and commit to one opinion or belief.

Mount Horeb, the place where Elijah journeyed to for 40 days, is the same place as Mount Sinai. This is supported by the link provided, which states that the Hebrew word Horeb (H2722) is often used interchangeably with Sinai to refer to the mountain where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. Therefore, Mount Horeb and Mount Sinai are synonymous.

The correct answer is "destruction." In this passage, the king of Israel had let go of a man whom the Lord had devoted to destruction. As a consequence, the Lord declares that the king's life will be taken for the life of the man he released, and his people will suffer the same fate. This shows that the king's actions have severe consequences and will result in the destruction of both him and his people.