Quotes From The Book Of Kings

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Quotes from Kings
Kings 1 - 18:26 “They took the bull that was given them; they prepared it, and invoked Baal by name from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and none who responded; so they performed a hopping dance about the altar that had been set up.”
Kings 1 - 18: 28 So they shouted louder, and gashed themselves with knives and spears, according to their practice, until the blood streamed over them

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Comparing and contrasting the pagans and Idol worshippers. You should also reflect on your thoughts on about idol worship in those days and how it might impact your modern day Jewish beliefs. Include your quotes in the reflection

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In Kings , theres a quote that talks about how the idol worshippers cried out to their God asking to answer to the sacrifice they are trying to give. “…they prepared it, and invoked Baal by name from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and none who responded…” The idol did not respond to the prayers of the worshippers. The idol worshippers then gashed themselves with swords and weapons because it was their custom. “So they shouted louder, and gashed themselves with knives and spears, according to their practice, until the blood streamed over

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