² So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods punish me and do so severely^(A) if I don’t make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow!”

¹⁴ “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of Armies,” he replied, “but the Israelites have abandoned your covenant, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they’re looking for me to take my life.”^(A)

³ Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and they are trying to take my life!^[a](A)