All Scripture found in this study is from the King James Bible unless noted. Within the Deuteronomic framework, however, the prophetic tales as a whole relate the theological battle between Baal and the Lord. SECTION 1- Jezebel and Ahabs Evil Practices. Since these stories arise from a non-Deuteronomistic source, the range of offenses is considerably broader than usual, such as warfare (1 Kings 20:31-43 22:1-40) and misuse of political power (1 Kings 21), though cultic infractions are also included (1 Kings 18 2 Kings 1). A collection of short episodes, probably drawn from existing cycles of prophetic legends devoted to these prophetic heroes, recounts their attack upon the apostate kings of Omri’s dynasty: Ahab, Ahaziah, and Jehoram. When a small cloud appeared over the sea, Elijah told Ahab: ‘A storm is coming. That day, the 450 prophets of Baal were killed. Elijah said: ‘Do not let the prophets of Baal escape’.

The people cried out: ‘Jehovah is the true God’. More among others, who will dominate the narrative for the next fourteen chapters into 2 Kings. Immediately, Jehovah sent fire from heaven to burn up the offering. More and Elisha Miracle working prophet who succeeded Elijah. Now we are introduced to this king Ahab and what scripture says about. The focus of Kings switches at this point from kings to prophets, Elijah A miracle working Israelite prophet who opposed worship of Baal. (30) Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any of those before him.

Like his father Omri, this powerful king’s political triumphs are of little concern to the narrator, who presents Ahab and Jezebel Queen who promoted worship of Baal and who opposed Elijah More as the religious foes of the prophets of the Lord. The reign of Ahab King of Israel who opposed Elijah More (869-851) will dominate the rest of 1 Kings.

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