And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, "This is what the LORD says: 'Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.'" Cross References 2 Kings 1:2Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers and instructed them: "Go inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this injury." 2 Kings 1:3 But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, "Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, 'Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?' 2 Kings 1:4 Therefore, this is what the LORD says: 'You will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.'" So Elijah departed. Ezekiel 14:4 Therefore, speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry, Chapter Outline 1. Moab rebels2. Ahaziah, sending to Baal-Zebub, has his judgement by Elijah 5. Elijah twice brings fire from heaven on those Ahaziah sent to apprehend him. 13. He pities the third captain, 15. and, encouraged by an angel, tells the king of his death 17. Jehoram succeeds Ahaziah Jump to Previous Baal Baalzebub Baal-Zebub Bed Die Ekron Enquire Forasmuch Inquire Israel Messengers Surely Word ZebubJump to Next Baal Baalzebub Baal-Zebub Bed Die Ekron Enquire Forasmuch Inquire Israel Messengers Surely Word Zebub |
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