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1 Kings 18:20

AhabIsraelMount Carmel

18 “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.

19 Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.”

So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel.

21 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.

22 Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets.

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BSB
So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel.
KJV
So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
WEB
So Ahab sent to all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together to Mount Carmel.
ASV
So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
DARBY
So Ahab sent to all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
BLB
And Ahab sent for all the sons of Israel, and he gathered together the prophets to Mount Carmel.
ÅB
Så sendte Akab bud omkring blant alle Israels barn og befalte profetene komme sammen til Karmel-fjellet.
OTB
Så sendte Akab bud blant alle Israels sønner og samlet profetene sammen på Karmelfjellet.
B1930
Så sendte Akab bud omkring blandt alle Israels barn og bød profetene komme sammen til Karmel-fjellet.

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