Just as he had given the prophets of Baal every advantage, he gave Jehovah every disadvantage ​ — such was his confidence in his God. ​ — 1 Kings 18: 30 - 35. When everything was ready, Elijah said a prayer.
ففي حين سهّل ايليا الامور كثيرا على انبياء البعل ،‏ صعّبها كليا على يهوه مظهرا بذلك مدى ثقته بإلهه .‏ —‏ ١ ملوك ١٨ :‏ ٣٠ -‏ ٣٥‏ .‏