1 Kings 18:22

22 Then Elijah said to them, "I'm the only one of the LORD's prophets left. But Baal has 450 prophets.

1 Kings 18:22 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 18:22

Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only remain a
prophet of the Lord
At least as he thought, all the rest being slain, as he supposed; however there were none present but himself:

but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men;
which were very great odds he had to contend with.

1 Kings 18:22 In-Context

20 So Ahab sent that message all through Israel. He gathered the prophets together on Mount Carmel.

21 Elijah went there and stood in front of the people. He said, "How long will it take you to make up your minds? If the LORD is the one and only God, follow him. But if Baal is the one and only God, follow him." The people didn't say anything.

22 Then Elijah said to them, "I'm the only one of the LORD's prophets left. But Baal has 450 prophets.

23 Get two bulls for us. Let Baal's prophets choose one for themselves. Let them cut it into pieces. Then let them put it on the wood. But don't let them set fire to it. I'll prepare the other bull. I'll put it on the wood. But I won't set fire to it.

24 Then you pray to your god. And I'll pray to the Lord. The god who answers by sending fire down is the one and only God." Then all of the people said, "What you are saying is good."