Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table — Elijah proposes a test: a gathering at Mount Carmel with all Israel, the 450 prophets of Baal, and 400 prophets of Asherah. The phrase shows these prophets are royal employees, fed from Jezebel's table. The public contest will demonstrate whether Baal or the LORD is truly God.

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