1 Kings 18:16

16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and he told him, so 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.

1 Kings 18:16 In-Context

14 Now you [are] saying, 'Go, say to your lord: "Elijah [is] here," ' and he will kill me."

15 Elijah said, "{As Yahweh of hosts lives}, before whom I stand, I will certainly show myself to him today."

16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and he told him, so Ahab went to meet Elijah.

17 When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "[Is] this you [who] throws Israel into confusion?"

18 He said, "I did not throw Israel into confusion; rather you and the house of your father [have] by forsaking the commands of Yahweh when you went after the Baals!