Elijah asked the pagan prophets of Baal to put more water on the sacrifice he was giving to the living God.
450 prophets is the answer :)
Elijah taught us to be kind and giving to thy neighbour, the prophets were seen as the unworthy when Elijah was with them, this is what they wanted to change
The prophet who executed the prophets of Baal after God consumed his offering with fire was Elijah.
The prophet was Elijah.
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This event happened on Mount Carmel. The Carmel range of mountains extend about 30 miles and the highest point is 1800 ft. It is not know at what point along this range Elijah encountered the prophets of Baal.
When the prophets of Baal prayed for Baal to send fire, nothing happened. Despite their fervent pleas and efforts, Baal remained silent and did not respond to their prayers. This event is described in the Bible in the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18.
Elijah went up against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. He challenged them to a test to see which deity, Baal or the Lord, would send fire down to consume a sacrifice. Through his faith in the Lord, Elijah demonstrated the power of God as fire consumed his offering.
The prophet Elijah called down fire from heaven when he challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel in a contest to show the true power of God. God answered Elijah's prayer by sending fire to consume the offering, proving that He is the one true God.
Elijah challenged the worshipers of Baal to a test to see whose God could light a sacrifice on fire. Baal's followers failed, but when Elijah prayed to God, fire came down and consumed his sacrifice. As a result, the people turned away from Baal and back to worshiping God.
Prophet Elijah. After which he challanged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Elijah mocked the false prophets by suggesting that Baal was sleeping or busy when they called on him to send down fire to light their sacrifice. He challenged them to call louder or try harder to get Baal's attention, knowing that their false god was powerless.