How many Israelites were still believers in Jehovah in Elijah's day?
God’s answer to Elijah states that He reserved seven thousand men who had not bowed the knee to Baal. Including their believing wives and children, the total number of Jews still faithful to Jehovah in that day was probably about 14,000 to 20,000.
Les explains that when Elijah was sitting under the juniper tree, he thought he was the only one left. But God told him, “I have reserved to myself seven thousand men” who had not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. Les then notes that those men likely had believing wives and perhaps children, so the total may have been about 14,000 to 20,000 Jews still believing in Jehovah. This illustrates that God has always kept His remnant, even when believers seem few.
Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.
But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
More Questions
What was God's answer to Elijah when he sat under the juniper tree?
Paul rehearses what took place in 1 Kings chapter 19 and in Romans 11:4 gives God's answer to Elijah under the juniper tree: "I have reserved to myself seven thousand men."
How does the remnant today compare to the 7,000 in Elijah's day?
Just as God had 7,000 in Elijah's day who did not fall to idolatry, today there is a remnant of Jews who recognize the gospel of grace and the election of grace.