1 Kings 18:37

Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 18:24, Elijah sets the test that God answer by fire; here he prays for that answer—direct narrative continuation.

In 1 Kings 18:29, the Baal prophets got no answer despite frantic cries—contrasting with Elijah's simple prayer that God answers.

In 1 Kings 18:36, Elijah already prayed; verse 37 reiterates and intensifies the plea for God to answer and turn hearts.

In 1 Kings 20:13, a prophet tells Ahab that victory will show 'you shall know that I am the LORD' — the same revelation purpose as Elijah's prayer.

In 2 Chronicles 32:20, Hezekiah and Isaiah cry to heaven in prayer — a parallel response to blasphemy, just as Elijah prayed for God to act.

In Daniel 9:17-19, Daniel prays for God to act for His name's sake — echoing Elijah's plea that the people may know the LORD.

Malachi 4:6 Allusion

Malachi 4:6 describes the turning of fathers' hearts to children — the very outcome Elijah prays for in turning Israel's heart back.

In Jeremiah 31:18, Ephraim pleads 'turn thou me, and I shall be turned' — directly matching Elijah's request for God to turn Israel's heart.

In Isaiah 37:17-20, Hezekiah prays that all kingdoms may know the LORD alone is God — virtually identical to Elijah's petition on Carmel.

Luke 1:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:16 says John the Baptist will turn many to the Lord — the NT fulfillment of the heart-turning Elijah sought.

Luke 1:17 Citation

Luke 1:17 explicitly states John goes in Elijah's spirit and power to turn hearts — directly linking to Elijah's prayer here.

In 2 Chronicles 14:11, Asa prays for God's help so that all may know the LORD — a direct parallel to Elijah's prayer for Israel to know God.

James 5:16 Parallel

James 5:16 states that the effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much — Elijah's prayer on Carmel is a prime example of this truth.

Psalm 59:13 Parallel

In Psalm 59:13, David asks that enemies 'know that God rules in Jacob' — same desire for God's recognition through judgment.

Psalm 83:18 Parallel

In Psalm 83:18, the goal is 'that men may know that you alone are the Most High' — direct parallel to 'know that you are the LORD God'.

In Isaiah 37:20, Hezekiah prays for deliverance so all kingdoms know the Lord is the only God — directly parallel to Elijah's prayer for the people to know God.

In 2 Kings 19:19, Hezekiah prays 'that all kingdoms may know that you are the LORD' — nearly identical purpose to Elijah's prayer.

Deuteronomy 4:35 states that God's revelations show He is the LORD — the same knowledge Elijah prays the people will have.

James 5:17 Allusion

James 5:17 cites Elijah's earnest prayer as an example for believers — though it refers to the drought, it highlights his prayer life.

Ezekiel 36:25-27 promises a new heart and God's Spirit causing obedience — the inner transformation that underlies the heart-turning Elijah prayed for.

In Lamentations 5:21, the prophet asks God to restore Israel to Himself — echoing Elijah's request that God turn the people's hearts back.

In Psalm 109:27, the psalmist similarly prays that others recognize God's hand — echoing Elijah's plea for the people to know the Lord is God.

Psalm 80:3 Parallel

In Psalm 80:3, the psalmist asks 'Turn us again, O God' — parallel to Elijah's 'turned their heart back again', both about restoration.

1 Samuel 17:46 has David assert that God's victory makes all know He is God — the same purpose behind Elijah's prayer.

Joshua 3:10 Parallel

Joshua 3:10 declares that God's miracle proves He is among Israel — similar to the fire at Carmel demonstrating God's identity.