1 Kings 18:3

Translations

Modern

…and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD,

Traditional

And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly:

Literal

And Ahab called to Obadiah, who was over the house. (And Obadiah was one who feared YHWH greatly,

Latin

Vocavitque Achab Abdiam dispensatorem domus suæ: Abdias autem timebat Dominum valde.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD,

Notes

1 Kings 18:3–6

Because of the severe drought, Ahab and Obadiah, his chief officer (see 1 Kings 4:6; 16:9), went to find enough water and grass for the king’s horses. These supplies were essential for military readiness. Assyrian King Shalmaneser III wrote that Ahab used about 2,000 horse-drawn chariots in the Battle of Qarqar in 853 BC. Solomon also had many horses and chariots (1 Kings 10:26).

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 Suffering in Following God

Events

Prophecies of Elijah

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People

Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel Obadiah: Ahab's palace administrator, protected prophets

Glossary

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

Topics

Elijah: Returns, and Sends a Message to Ahab Fear of God: Obadiah, in Sheltering One-Hundred Prophets Against the Wrath of Jezebel Israel: Famine Prevails During the Reign of Ahab Obadiah: The Governor of Ahab's House: Conceals One-Hundred Prophets Persecuted by Jezebel in a Cave Obadiah: The Governor of Ahab's House: Meets Elijah and Receives a Commission from Him Religious Zeal: Obadiah

1 Kings 18:3

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