1 Kings 21:20
And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the Lord.
Cross-reference
1 Kings 21:25 repeats 'sold himself to do evil' from the confrontation, explaining Ahab's unique wickedness.
In 1 Kings 16:30, Ahab is introduced as the most evil king of Israel; this verse confirms that characterization, showing his selling to evil as consistent.
In 1 Kings 18:17, Ahab calls Elijah a troubler of Israel; here he calls him his enemy—same hostile attitude.
In 1 Kings 22:8, Ahab says he hates Micaiah for prophesying evil, paralleling his view of Elijah as an enemy.
Galatians 4:16 directly parallels — Paul asks if truth-telling makes him an enemy, exactly as Ahab accused Elijah.
2 Chronicles 18:17 repeats Ahab's complaint that Micaiah never prophesies good, reinforcing his view of prophets as adversaries.
In 2 Chronicles 18:7, Ahab similarly calls Micaiah his enemy for always prophesying evil — same hostility toward God's messengers.
John 7:7 says the world hates Jesus because he testifies its works are evil, just as Elijah's testimony made Ahab hostile.
In 2 Kings 3:14, Elisha shows contempt for Jehoram, echoing Elijah's hostility toward Ahab — prophets reject the same wicked dynasty.
In 2 Samuel 12:13, David repents when confronted by Nathan — a stark contrast to Ahab's hostile response here. Both prophets expose sin, but reactions differ.
Proverbs 9:7 describes exactly this: correcting a scoffer brings abuse — Ahab calls Elijah 'my enemy', fulfilling the proverb.
Proverbs 15:10 warns that whoever hates reproof will die — Ahab's hatred of Elijah's rebuke leads to his eventual death.
Mark 6:19 shows Herodias plotting to kill John the Baptist — a ruler's hostility toward a prophet, like Ahab against Elijah.
Proverbs 28:4 says those who keep the law strive against the wicked — Elijah does exactly that by confronting Ahab.
Proverbs 29:1 describes one often reproved who stiffens his neck and is suddenly broken — this perfectly fits Ahab's stubbornness and death.
Proverbs 29:10 says bloodthirsty men hate the blameless and seek their life — Ahab hates Elijah and previously sought his life (1 Kings 19).
Isaiah 30:10 depicts people rejecting prophets who speak truth, mirroring Ahab's hostility toward Elijah for confronting his sin.
Micah 3:2 condemns leaders who hate good and love evil — exactly what Ahab did by selling himself to evil.
Jeremiah 38:4 has officials accusing the prophet of harming the people — parallel to Ahab calling Elijah his enemy for speaking truth.
2 Kings 17:17 uses the same phrase 'sold themselves to do evil' to describe Israel's idolatry, echoing Elijah's accusation.
In Ephesians 4:19, Gentiles give themselves over to sensuality, similar to Ahab selling himself to do evil — both depict voluntary surrender to sin.
Jeremiah 15:10 shows the prophet lamenting being a man of strife — like Elijah, he is cursed for delivering God's message.
In 2 Kings 3:2, Jehoram did evil but not like his father Ahab, who 'sold himself' to evil — showing a generational gradient of wickedness.
In 2 Samuel 12:7, Nathan confronts David with 'You are the man!', similar to Elijah confronting Ahab — both are direct prophetic accusations of a king's sin.
Jeremiah 20:10 describes friends denouncing the prophet — similar to Ahab labeling Elijah his enemy.
Ezekiel 3:8 tells how God hardened Ezekiel's face against rebels — Elijah also stood firm against Ahab's hostility.
Amos 5:10 describes those who hate reproof and truth — the same hostility Ahab shows toward Elijah.
Matthew 5:12 says the prophets before were persecuted — Elijah's treatment by Ahab exemplifies this pattern.
Proverbs 24:25 promises blessing for those who rebuke the wicked — though Elijah faces enmity, he will ultimately be blessed.
Mark 6:20 shows Herod fearing and protecting John — contrasting with Ahab's enmity toward Elijah.
Mark 11:18 shows religious leaders seeking to destroy Jesus, paralleling Ahab's hostility toward Elijah as an enemy.
Mark 12:12 shows religious leaders recognizing Jesus' parable is against them — similar to Ahab seeing Elijah as enemy for truth.
Luke 6:23 says prophets were persecuted; Ahab's opposition to Elijah fits that pattern.
In Romans 7:14, Paul uses the same 'sold' imagery for being under sin's power, mirroring Ahab's self-sale to evil but in a broader theological context.
In 1 Samuel 13:13, Samuel rebukes Saul for disobedience, paralleling Elijah's rebuke of Ahab — both prophets confront kings who have sinned.