1 Kings 18:9

Translations

Modern

But Obadiah replied, “How have I sinned, that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to put me to death?

Traditional

And he said, What have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me?

Literal

And he said, “How have I sinned, that you are giving your servant into the hand of Ahab, to kill me?

Latin

Et ille: Quid peccavi, inquit, quoniam tradis me servum tuum in manu Achab, ut interficiat me?

Original

Hebrew

English

But Obadiah replied, “How have I sinned, that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to put me to death?

Notes

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

Related verses

1 Kings 17:18
“O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?”
1 Kings 18:12
I do not know where the Spirit of the LORD may carry you off when I leave you. Then when I go and tell Ahab and he does not find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared the LORD from my youth.
Exodus 5:21
“May the LORD look upon you and judge you,” the foremen said, “for you have made us a stench before Pharaoh and his officials; you have placed in their hand a sword to kill us!”

People

Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel

Glossary

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

Topics

Doubting: Exemplified Elijah: Persecuted by Ahab Elijah: Returns, and Sends a Message to Ahab Obadiah: The Governor of Ahab's House: Meets Elijah and Receives a Commission from Him

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