1 Kings 18:42

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So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he bowed himself down on the earth, and put his face between his knees.

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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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Mount Carmel, overlooking the Kishon Valley between Samaria and Jezreel, was the site of Elijah’s contest with Baal’s prophets and their subsequent defeat at the Kishon. From Carmel Elijah prayed for rain, while Ahab returned toward Jezreel, the royal center in Israel’s northern kingdom, after the drought-breaking sign appeared.

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1 Kings 18:42 mentions Jezreel, Kishon, Mount Carmel and Samaria.

Photo of Mount Carmel — Mount Carmel · Chadner