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1 Kings 18

1 Kings 18:6

Elijah’s Message to Ahab · 1 Kings 18:1–15
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Translations

Modern
So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.
Traditional
So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.
Literal
And they divided between them the land to explore it. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went one way by himself.
Latin
Diviseruntque sibi regiones ut circuirent eas: Achab ibat per viam unam, et Abdias per viam alteram seorsum.

Original

Hebrew
English
So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.

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

Events

People

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Elijah: Returns, and Sends a Message to Ahab Israel: Famine Prevails During the Reign of Ahab Obadiah: The Governor of Ahab's House: Meets Elijah and Receives a Commission from Him