Romans 11:3
Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.
Cross-references
1 Kings 18:13
Historical context
In 1 Kings 18:13, Obadiah hid 100 prophets from Jezebel — showing the widespread killing of prophets that Elijah laments.
1 Kings 19:10
Citation
Paul directly quotes Elijah's complaint from 1 Kings 19:10,14 and God's reply in 19:18 — the source of this verse.
1 Kings 18:22
Citation
In 1 Kings 18:22, Elijah says 'I alone am left' — the exact sentiment Paul quotes in Romans 11:3.
1 Kings 18:30
Historical context
1 Kings 18:30 shows Elijah repairing the demolished altar — providing evidence that altars had been thrown down as he claims.
Nehemiah 9:26
Parallel
Nehemiah 9:26 recounts Israel killing prophets — echoing the same pattern of persecution Elijah describes.
Jeremiah 2:30
Parallel
Jeremiah 2:30 says Israel's sword devoured prophets — a recurring theme of prophet-killing that matches Elijah's complaint.