1 Kings 18:2

Translations

Modern

So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. The famine was severe in Samaria,

Traditional

And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria.

Literal

And Elijah went to appear to Ahab. And the famine was severe in Samaria.

Latin

Ivit ergo Elias, ut ostenderet se Achab: erat autem fames vehemens in Samaria.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. The famine was severe in Samaria,

Notes

1 Kings 18:2

Elijah kept following the Lord's commands (see 1 Kings 17:5, 10), even though it was risky to meet Ahab.

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 Famine Persecution Prophets in 1 Kings

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

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People

Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah

Places

Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

Carmel Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Pagans

Topics

Elijah: Returns, and Sends a Message to Ahab Famine: Often Severe Israel: Famine Prevails During the Reign of Ahab Rain: The Lack of Occasions Famine

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