Why were there so many Prophets for Elijah and Jezebel?

The presence of many prophets during the time of Elijah and Jezebel can be attributed to the intense religious conflict between worshippers of Yahweh and those following Baal, the Canaanite god promoted by Jezebel. Jezebel sought to eliminate the worship of Yahweh and established numerous prophets of Baal to strengthen her religious agenda. Conversely, Elijah, a prophet of Yahweh, confronted this apostasy, which led to a struggle for the allegiance of the Israelites, resulting in the emergence of both groups of prophets in a highly polarized spiritual landscape. This dynamic reflects the broader themes of faithfulness and rebellion in the biblical narrative.