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# Baal
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## Facts
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Baal was the name of a false god that was worshiped by several people groups in the land of Canaan.
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* The name "Baal" means "lord." The worship of Baal was therefore a direct challenge to the authority of Yahweh, who alone is the true Lord.
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* The worship of Baal included acts of prostitution and sometimes involved burning children as a sacrifice.
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* At different times, the Israelites sinned by also worshiping Baal.
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* During the reign of King Ahab, there were 450 prophets of Baal in the northern kingdom of Israel. The prophet Elijah challenged these prophets to a test, which proved that Baal does not exist and Yahweh is the only true God.
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* As a result, the people killed the prophets of Baal and turned back to worshiping Yahweh.
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