1 Kings 18:36

And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 18:21, Elijah challenges the people to choose God—his prayer in verse 36 directly asks God to prove He is God in response.

1 Kings 18:29 also mentions the evening sacrifice time — contrasting Baal's silence with the Lord's answer in verse 36.

In 1 Kings 8:43, Solomon prays that all peoples may know God's name—same purpose as Elijah's prayer for God to be known.

In 2 Kings 19:19, Hezekiah prays that all kingdoms may know the Lord alone is God—same purpose as Elijah's prayer.

Acts 10:30 Parallel

Acts 10:30 describes Cornelius praying at the ninth hour (evening sacrifice)—Elijah likewise prays at that hour, a time of divine revelation.

Acts 3:1 Parallel

Acts 3:1 notes Peter and John going to the temple at the ninth hour (evening sacrifice)—Elijah prays at that same hour of prayer and sacrifice.

John 11:42 Parallel

John 11:42, Jesus prays aloud so people believe God sent Him—Elijah prays that Israel know he is God's servant. Both pray for public witness.

Daniel 9:21 Parallel

In Daniel 9:21, Gabriel comes to Daniel 'at the time of the evening sacrifice'—both Elijah and Daniel pray at that hour and receive divine answers.

Ezekiel 39:7 says God will make His holy name known in Israel—closely matching Elijah's prayer that God be known as God in Israel.

Psalm 141:2 Typology

Psalm 141:2 likens prayer to the evening sacrifice—Elijah's literal prayer at that time embodies this metaphor.

Psalm 83:18 Parallel

Psalm 83:18 prays that men may know the LORD alone is Most High—directly echoing Elijah's request that Israel know God is God.

Ezra 9:5 Parallel

In Ezra 9:5, Ezra rises at the evening sacrifice to pray—Elijah also prays at that exact time, both prophets seeking God's intervention.

In 1 Chronicles 29:18, David prays to 'the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel' — exact same patriarchal formula as Elijah's.

Genesis 26:24 Related theme

In Genesis 26:24, God reveals Himself as the God of Abraham your father, reinforcing the covenant identity Elijah appeals to.

In 2 Kings 5:15, Naaman declares there is no God except in Israel—fulfilling the purpose Elijah prayed for.

Numbers 16:28-30 shows Moses asking for a sign that God sent him—Elijah similarly asks that it be known he is God's servant. Both seek divine validation.

In Genesis 32:9, Jacob prays to the God of his father Abraham and God of Isaac — directly matching the patriarchal lineage Elijah calls on.

Exodus 3:6 Parallel

In Exodus 3:6, God declares 'I am the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob' — the identical formula Elijah uses with 'Israel' instead of Jacob.

Exodus 3:15 Parallel

In Exodus 3:15, God repeats the name 'God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob' as His memorial name — directly echoed in Elijah's prayer.

Exodus 3:16 Parallel

In Exodus 3:16, God instructs Moses to tell elders that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has appeared — same triadic title used by Elijah.

Exodus 29:39-41 commands the daily evening sacrifice—Elijah's prayer at 'the time of the offering' aligns with this prescribed ritual.

In 1 Samuel 17:46, David declares the whole world will know there is a God in Israel—identical theme to Elijah's prayer.

Deuteronomy 4:35 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 4:35, the same core truth is declared: God alone is God — the revelation Elijah seeks on Carmel.

Psalm 109:27 asks 'let them know that this is your hand' — a petition for divine acknowledgment, closely matching Elijah's request for God to be known.

In 2 Kings 2:14, Elisha echoes Elijah's faith, asking 'Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?' — a direct link to the God who answered on Carmel.

Isaiah 37:20 has Hezekiah pray that all kingdoms know the Lord is the only God — almost identical to Elijah's prayer on Carmel.

Psalm 59:13 Parallel

Psalm 59:13 asks that enemies be consumed so they 'know that God rules over Jacob' — directly matching Elijah's plea for God to be known as God in Israel.

Joshua 3:10 Parallel

In Joshua 3:10, God proves He is the living God through a miracle — the same pattern Elijah calls for on Carmel.

In 2 Kings 1:10, Elijah also calls down fire from heaven — demonstrating the same divine power and authority.

Ezekiel 36:23 Related theme

Ezekiel 36:23 declares God will make His name known among the nations—similar to Elijah's prayer for God to be known in Israel.

Psalm 67:2 Related theme

Psalm 67:2 also asks for God's way to be known on earth—Elijah prays for God to be known in Israel. Both desire divine recognition.

Daniel 2:23 Parallel

In Daniel 2:23, Daniel similarly addresses the God of his ancestors, thanking Him for revealing mysteries—mirroring Elijah's appeal to the covenant God.