Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD, and he dug a trench around it large enough to hold two seahs of seed. New Living Translation and he used the stones to rebuild the altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold about three gallons. English Standard Version and with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD. And he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two seahs of seed. Berean Standard Bible And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. King James Bible And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. New King James Version Then with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD; and he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. New American Standard Bible And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD; and he made a trench around the altar, large enough to hold two measures of seed. NASB 1995 So with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD, and he made a trench around the altar, large enough to hold two measures of seed. NASB 1977 So with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD, and he made a trench around the altar, large enough to hold two measures of seed. Legacy Standard Bible And with the stones he built an altar in the name of Yahweh, and he made a trench around the altar, large enough to hold two seahs of seed. Amplified Bible So with the stones Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. He made a trench around the altar large enough to hold two measures of seed. Christian Standard Bible and he built an altar with the stones in the name of the LORD. Then he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold about four gallons. Holman Christian Standard Bible and he built an altar with the stones in the name of Yahweh. Then he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold about four gallons. American Standard Version And with the stones he built an altar in the name of Jehovah; and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. English Revised Version And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD; and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elijah built an altar in the LORD's name with those stones. He also made a trench that could hold 12 quarts of grain around the altar. Good News Translation With these stones he rebuilt the altar for the worship of the LORD. He dug a trench around it, large enough to hold about four gallons of water. International Standard Version So Elijah used the stones to build an altar to the name of the LORD. But then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two measures of seed. Majority Standard Bible And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. NET Bible With the stones he constructed an altar for the LORD. Around the altar he made a trench large enough to contain two seahs of seed. New Heart English Bible And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD. And he made a trench around the altar, large enough to contain two seahs of seed. Webster's Bible Translation And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. World English Bible With the stones he built an altar in Yahweh’s name. He made a trench around the altar large enough to contain two seahs of seed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he builds an altar with the stones, in the Name of YHWH, and makes a trench, as about the space of two measures of seed, around the altar. Young's Literal Translation and he buildeth with the stones an altar, in the name of Jehovah, and maketh a trench, as about the space of two measures of seed, round about the altar. Smith's Literal Translation And he will build with the stones an altar in the name of Jehovah: and he will make a channel, rolling up two measures of seed, round about the altar. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he built with the stones an altar to the name of the Lord: and he made a trench for water, of the breadth of two furrows round about the altar. Catholic Public Domain Version And he built from the stones an altar to the name of the Lord. And he made a trench for water, like two furrows of plowed land, all around the altar. New American Bible He built the stones into an altar to the name of the LORD, and made a trench around the altar large enough for two measures of grain. New Revised Standard Version with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he made a trench around the altar, large enough to contain two measures of seed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD; and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he built up the stones of the altar in the name of LORD JEHOVAH, and he made a trench about the space of two seahs of seed, and it went around the altar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD; and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he built up the stones in the name of the Lord, and repaired the altar that had been broken down; and he made a trench that would hold two measures of seed round about the altar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elijah on Mount Carmel…31And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” 32And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. 33Next, he arranged the wood, cut up the bull, placed it on the wood,… Cross References Exodus 20:24-25 You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you. / Now if you make an altar of stones for Me, you must not build it with stones shaped by tools; for if you use a chisel on it, you will defile it. Joshua 4:20-24 And there at Gilgal Joshua set up the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan. / Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What is the meaning of these stones?’ / you are to tell them, ‘Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ ... Genesis 12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Genesis 28:18 Early the next morning, Jacob took the stone that he had placed under his head, and he set it up as a pillar. He poured oil on top of it, Exodus 17:15 And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner. 2 Chronicles 33:16 Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel. Deuteronomy 27:5-6 Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them. / You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God. Judges 6:24 So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. 1 Samuel 7:12 Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” 2 Samuel 24:18-25 And that day Gad came to David and said to him, “Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.” / So David went up at the word of Gad, just as the LORD had commanded. / When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, he went out and bowed facedown before the king. ... 2 Chronicles 4:1 He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high. Ezra 3:2-3 Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. / They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land. Matthew 21:42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? John 4:20-24 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.” / “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. / You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. ... Acts 7:47-50 But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ... Treasury of Scripture And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed. And with Exodus 20:24,25 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee… Judges 6:26 And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down. Judges 21:4 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. in the name 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Jump to Previous Altar Buildeth Built Capacity Contain Deep Drain Dug Enough Great Hold Large Maketh Measures Round Seahs Seed Stones TrenchJump to Next Altar Buildeth Built Capacity Contain Deep Drain Dug Enough Great Hold Large Maketh Measures Round Seahs Seed Stones Trench1 Kings 18 1. In the extremity of famine Elijah, sent to Ahab, meets good Obadiah9. Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah 17. Elijah, reproving Ahab, by fire from heaven convinces Baal's prophets 41. Elijah, by prayer obtaining rain, follows Ahab to Jezreel And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Elijah's use of stones to build the altar is significant, as stones were commonly used in ancient Israelite altars, symbolizing permanence and strength. The act of building an altar "in the name of the LORD" signifies dedication and consecration to Yahweh, the God of Israel, distinguishing this altar from those dedicated to Baal. This moment recalls the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who also built altars to the LORD (Genesis 12:7, 26:25, 35:7). The use of twelve stones, as mentioned earlier in the chapter, represents the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing unity and the covenant relationship between God and His people. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God who played a crucial role in turning the hearts of the Israelites back to the LORD. He is the central figure in this passage, demonstrating his faith and obedience to God. 2. Mount Carmel The location where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. It is a significant site for this dramatic demonstration of God's power. 3. The Altar Built by Elijah using twelve stones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It symbolizes the unity and covenant relationship between God and His people. 4. The Trench Dug around the altar by Elijah, it was large enough to hold two seahs of seed, emphasizing the magnitude of the miracle that was about to occur. 5. The LORD The God of Israel, who is about to demonstrate His power and sovereignty over the false gods worshiped by the Israelites. Teaching Points Faith in ActionElijah's actions demonstrate a profound faith in God. He prepared the altar and the trench, fully expecting God to act. We are called to act in faith, trusting God to fulfill His promises. Symbolism of the Twelve Stones The twelve stones represent the unity of God's people. In our lives, we should strive for unity within the body of Christ, recognizing our shared identity in Him. Preparation for God's Work Elijah's careful preparation of the altar and trench shows the importance of preparing our hearts and lives for God's work. We should be diligent in our spiritual disciplines, ready for God to move. God's Sovereignty and Power The event on Mount Carmel underscores God's supreme power over all false gods. We should remember that God is sovereign over every aspect of our lives and trust Him in all circumstances. Public Declaration of Faith Elijah's public demonstration of faith challenges us to live out our faith boldly and publicly, being unashamed of the gospel.(32) Measures.--The "measure," the third part of the ephah, hence also often called shalish (a "tierce," or "third"), was something less than three gallons. A trench to contain only six gallons seems too insignificant for the context; hence it is supposed that the sense is "large enough for the sowing (as in a furrow) of two measures of seed."Verse 32. - And with the stones [the twelve he had chosen out of the ruins. Cf. Exodus 20:25] he built an altar in the name of the Lord [not "by the command of Jehovah" (Bahr), but rather as the minister and for the service of Jehovah, or, as Keil. "by the authority and for the glory of Jehovah." Nor is it certain that "he called, as he Built it, on the name of Jehovah, and so dedicated it to His service" (Rawl.) See Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:4; Genesis 33:20; Genesis 35:7]: and he made a trench [or channel, 2 Kings 18:17; Isaiah 7:3; Isaiah 36:2; Ezekiel 31:4. The word implies that it was for holding the water, not for keeping off the people] about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed [Heb. as the inside (lit., house) of two seahs of seed. These words have been variously interpreted. Keil, with Thenius and Wordsworth, understands that "the trench was so large that you could sow two seahs of seed upon the ground which it covered." But apart from the fact that בַּיִת must refer to capacity rather than superficial extent, one does not measure a trench, as Bahr observes, by the ground which it covers, but by its depth. He would follow Gesenius in understanding that the trench was so deep as to hold two seahs of seed; i.e., as deep as the grain measure containing two seahs. The סְאָה was the third of an ephah. Cf. Jos., Ant. 9:04. 5, and the σάτα τρία of Matthew 13:33.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And with the stones,הָאֲבָנִ֛ים (hā·’ă·ḇā·nîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone [Elijah] built וַיִּבְנֶ֧ה (way·yiḇ·neh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build an altar מִזְבֵּ֖חַ (miz·bê·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar in the name בְּשֵׁ֣ם (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Then he dug וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make a trench תְּעָלָ֗ה (tə·‘ā·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8585: A channel, a bandage, plaster around סָבִ֖יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around the altar לַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (lam·miz·bê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar large enough to hold כְּבֵית֙ (kə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house two seahs סָאתַ֣יִם (sā·ṯa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 5429: A seah, certain measure, for, grain of seed. זֶ֔רַע (ze·ra‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity Links 1 Kings 18:32 NIV1 Kings 18:32 NLT 1 Kings 18:32 ESV 1 Kings 18:32 NASB 1 Kings 18:32 KJV 1 Kings 18:32 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 18:32 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 18:32 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 18:32 French Bible 1 Kings 18:32 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 18:32 With the stones he built an altar (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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