1 Kings 18:22DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 22 of 46
"Then said Elijah unto the people, I, I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets four hundred and fifty men."
In context
20So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
21And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD God, follow him: but if Baal, follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
22Then said Elijah unto the people, I, I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets four hundred and fifty men.
23Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay on wood, and put no fire : and I will dress the other bullock, and lay on wood, and put no fire :
24And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken.