BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images 2 Kings 1:12
12. And Elijah in answer said, If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven on you and on your fifty men, and put an end to you. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and put an end to him and his fifty men.
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Summary: In 2 Kings Chapter 1, the narrative begins with the aftermath of King Ahab's reign in Israel, as King Ahaziah falls from a lattice and is gravely injured. Seeking guidance, he turns to Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, instead of inquiring of the Lord. This act of idolatry prompts God to send the prophet Elijah to confront Ahaziah, delivering a message of condemnation for his reliance on false gods. Elijah tells the king that he will not recover from his injuries and will die as a result of his disobedience. The chapter also describes the subsequent interaction between Elijah and a company of fifty soldiers sent by Ahaziah to capture him. Elijah's initial call for fire from heaven to consume the soldiers underscores the divine authority and judgment he wielded as a prophet. After a second group meets a similar fate, the third captain approaches Elijah with humility and respect, which leads to God instructing Elijah to accompany him back to the king. The themes of divine judgment, the folly of idolatry, and the authority of God's prophets are prevalent, illustrating a clarion call to faithfulness in reliance upon the Lord.
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