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1 Kings 18:16

Listen to 1 Kings 18:16
16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah.

1 Kings 18:16 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 18:16

So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him
That Elijah was in such a place, and had desired him to inform him of it, and was ready to appear before him that day wherever he pleased; for upon the prophet's oath Obadiah was entirely satisfied, and was in no fear of delivering the message: and Ahab went to meet Elijah;
though perhaps the bold message of the prophet might make him fear he had something to say to him not very agreeable.

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1 Kings 18:16 In-Context

14 And now you say, ā€˜Go, tell your lord, ā€œBehold, Elijah is hereā€ā€™; and he will kill me. ā€
15 And Elijah said, ā€œAs the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today. ā€
16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah.
17 When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, ā€œIs it you, you troubler of Israel? ā€
18 And he answered, ā€œI have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house, because you have abandoned the commandments of the Lord and followed the Baals.
The Holy Bible, English Standard VersionĀ® (ESVĀ®) Ā© 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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