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.
Ta oli andnud Baali prohvetitele kõik eelised, Jehoova aga asetanud näiliselt võimatusse olukorda – nii vankumatu oli ta usk oma Jumalasse.