1 Kings 18:15

Translations

Modern

Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”

Traditional

And Elijah said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.

Literal

And Elijah said, “As YHWH of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely today present myself to him.”

Latin

Et dixit Elias: Vivit Dominus exercituum, ante cujus vultum sto, quia hodie apparebo ei.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”

Notes

1 Kings 18:12–15

Obadiah, a true believer, knew that God's Spirit worked through the prophets (Judges 6:34; Ezekiel 3:12, 14; 11:1). He feared the Spirit might take Elijah away while he told Ahab where Elijah was. The king might then think Obadiah was hiding Elijah and kill him.

1 Kings 17:1–19:21

The prophet Elijah's work was closely tied to his spiritual growth. Elijah challenged Israel's interest in Baal, the Canaanite storm god. During this conflict, Elijah saw God's power and support, unlike Baal's weakness. This was shown in Elijah's contest with Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:1–46). After fleeing from Jezebel, God renewed Elijah's mission at Mount Sinai (1 Kings 19:1–18). Elijah's mission was finished by his successor, Elisha (1 Kings 19:19–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Elijah Jezebel Persecution Prophets in 1 Kings

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

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Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”
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People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Carmel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Obadiah (Person) Pagans

Topics

Elijah: Returns, and Sends a Message to Ahab Holy Boldness: Elijah Obadiah: The Governor of Ahab's House: Meets Elijah and Receives a Commission from Him

1 Kings 18:15

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