1 Kings 18:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And Elijah said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself unto him to-day.

Bible in Basic English

And Elijah said, By the life of the Lord of armies, whose servant I am, I will certainly let him see me today.

Free Bible Version

Elijah replied, “As the Lord Almighty lives, the one I serve, I will definitely appear before Ahab today.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Eliiah said, As the Lord of hostes liueth, before whome I stand, I will surely shewe my selfe vnto him this day.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

But Elijah replied, “Yahweh, the Almighty One whom I serve [IDM], knows that I am telling the truth as I solemnly declare that I will go to meet with Ahab today.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Elijah responded, “As Yahweh of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to Ahab today.”

Noah Webster Bible

And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him to-day.

World English Bible

Elijah said, “As Yahweh of Armies lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Elijah saith, 'Jehovah of Hosts liveth, before whom I have stood, surely to-day I appear unto him.'

Context

Elijah’s Message to Ahab

¹⁴And now you say, ‘Go tell your lord that Elijah is here!’ He will kill me!”¹⁵Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”

Sermons

Standing Firm in the Lord

T. Austin-Sparks

Summary

In 1 Kings 18:15, King Ahab confronts the prophet Elijah, accusing him of causing trouble in Israel. This interaction sets the stage for the dramatic showdown between the prophet of God and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Ahab's response reveals his hostility towards Elijah and his allegiance to false gods, highlighting the spiritual battle between the worship of the true God and idolatry. This verse marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, leading to a powerful display of God's sovereignty and the exposure of the impotence of pagan deities.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it came to pass when Ahab saw Elijah,.... As soon as he came up to him, and knew who he was; Abarbinel thinks, because his hair was grown so long that Ahab did not know him certainly, and therefore put the following question: that Ahab said unto him, art thou he that troubleth Israel? by opposing the religion of Baal, which prevailed among them; but chiefly rain being withheld from them according to his word, and at his prayer.