King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Ach'av told Izevel everything Eliyahu had done and how he had put all the prophets to the sword.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
American Standard Version:
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Ahab{H256} told{H5046} Jezebel{H348} all that Elijah{H452} had done{H6213}, and withal how he had slain{H2026} all the prophets{H5030} with the sword{H2719}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 18:40
- And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.
1 Kings 21:5
- ¶ But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?
1 Kings 21:7
- And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, [and] eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
1 Kings 21:25
- But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
1 Kings 16:31
- And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 19:1
1 Kings 19:1 is set within the broader historical context of the divided monarchy in ancient Israel, during the reign of King Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel, around the 9th century BCE. Ahab, who is married to Jezebel, a Phoenician princess, has been promoting the worship of Baal, a Canaanite deity, which is seen as a direct affront to the worship of the God of Israel.
The verse itself follows the dramatic events on Mount Carmel, where the prophet Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest to demonstrate the power of the God of Israel. After God consumes Elijah's offering with fire from heaven, thereby proving His superiority over Baal, Elijah orders the people of Israel to seize and kill the prophets of Baal. This act is a significant moment of religious reform and a bold assertion of Yahwism over the prevalent syncretism of the time.
In 1 Kings 19:1, Ahab reports to Jezebel the events that transpired, particularly emphasizing Elijah's role in the slaying of the prophets of Baal. This verse introduces the reader to Jezebel's involvement and sets the stage for her fierce reaction. Her role as a supporter of the Baal cult and her influence over Ahab are central to understanding the subsequent narrative, where she vows to kill Elijah, leading to the prophet's flight to the wilderness in fear for his life.
The themes present in this verse include the struggle between true worship and idolatry, the role of prophets in upholding the faith of Israel, the tension between political power and divine authority, and the personal risks faced by those who stand up for their beliefs. Elijah's actions and the subsequent response of Jezebel highlight the dangers prophets faced when confronting powerful political figures and the prevailing religious practices of the time. This verse is a pivotal point in the narrative of Elijah, marking a transition from his public victory on Mount Carmel to his personal struggle with despair and exhaustion in the wilderness.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H256
There are 397 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחְאָב
Transliteration: ʼAchʼâb
Pronunciation: akh-awb'
Description: once (by contraction) אֶחָב (Jeremiah 29:22); from אָח and אָב; brother (i.e. friend) of (his) father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon; Ahab. - Strong's Number: H5046
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגַד
Transliteration: nâgad
Pronunciation: naw-gad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise; bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: H348
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִיזֶבֶל
Transliteration: ʼÎyzebel
Pronunciation: ee-zeh'-bel
Description: from אִיlemma אי missing vowel, corrected to אִי and זְבֻל; Izebel, the wife of king Ahab; Jezebel. - Strong's Number: H452
There are 131 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵלִיָּה
Transliteration: ʼÊlîyâh
Pronunciation: ay-lee-yaw'
Description: or prolonged אֵלִיָּהוּ; from אֵל and יָהּ; God of Jehovah; Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites; Elijah, Eliah. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H2026
There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָרַג
Transliteration: hârag
Pronunciation: haw-rag'
Description: a primitive root; to smite with deadly intent; destroy, out of hand, kill, murder(-er), put to (death), make (slaughter), slay(-er), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H5030
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָבִיא
Transliteration: nâbîyʼ
Pronunciation: naw-bee'
Description: from נָבָא; a prophet or (generally) inspired man; prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. - Strong's Number: H2719
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶרֶב
Transliteration: chereb
Pronunciation: kheh'-reb
Description: from חָרַב; drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement; axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool.