1 Kings 18:1

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It happened after many days, that the word of Yahweh came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, Go, show yourself to Ahab; and I will send rain on the earth.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Samaria was the capital of Ahab’s northern kingdom, where the Lord sent Elijah to confront the king after the drought. Mount Carmel, near the Kishon Valley and overlooking the route toward Jezreel, became the setting for Elijah’s contest with Baal’s prophets and the vindication of the Lord.

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1 Kings 18:1 mentions Jezreel, Kishon, Mount Carmel and Samaria.

Photo of Mount Carmel — Mount Carmel · Chadner