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Carmel

A mountain range on Israel's northern coast — site of Elijah's showdown with the prophets of Baal

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The mountain range is still there along Israel's coast. Its prehistoric caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and ancient Egyptian records mention it.

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Mount Carmel juts into the Mediterranean near modern Haifa. It was the dramatic setting for Elijah's contest with 450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). The name means "vineyard of God" and it symbolizes beauty and fruitfulness in the prophets.

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