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 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.

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.