1 Kings 18:42
So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
Cross-reference
1 Kings 18:19
Historical context
In 1 Kings 18:19, Elijah summons all to Mount Carmel — the same mountain where he later prays for rain in verse 42.
Matthew 14:23
Parallel
Matthew 14:23 shows Jesus going up a mountain alone to pray — mirroring Elijah's posture of solitary prayer on Carmel.
Luke 6:12
Parallel
Luke 6:12 depicts Jesus praying all night on a mountain, similar to Elijah's dedicated prayer on Carmel.
James 5:16–18
Citation
In James 5:16-18, Elijah's prayer for rain is cited as an example of effective prayer — directly referencing this event.
James 5:18
Citation
In James 5:18, Elijah's prayer for rain is cited as a model of effective prayer — the same incident where he bowed and prayed.