1 Kings 18:16
1 Kings 18:16 in Multiple Translations
So Obadiah went to inform Ahab, who went to meet Elijah.
So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
So Obadiah went to Ahab and gave him the news; and Ahab went to see Elijah.
So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and then Ahab went to meet Elijah.
So Obadiah went to meete Ahab, and tolde him: And Ahab went to meete Eliiah.
And Obadiah goeth to meet Ahab, and declareth [it] to him, and Ahab goeth to meet Elijah,
So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
Abdias therefore went to meet Achab, and told him: and Achab came to meet Elias.
So Obadiah went to tell Ahab that Elijah had come. Ahab went to meet with him.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 18:16
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1 Kings 18:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֧לֶךְ
עֹבַדְיָ֛הוּ
לִ/קְרַ֥את
אַחְאָ֖ב
וַ/יַּגֶּד
ל֑/וֹ
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
אַחְאָ֖ב
לִ/קְרַ֥את
אֵלִיָּֽהוּ
וַ/יֵּ֧לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עֹבַדְיָ֛הוּ
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
Obadiah
N-proper
לִ/קְרַ֥את
qirʼâh
H7125
befall
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אַחְאָ֖ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
Ahab
N-proper
וַ/יַּגֶּד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחְאָ֖ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
Ahab
N-proper
לִ/קְרַ֥את
qirʼâh
H7125
befall
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֵלִיָּֽהוּ
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
Elijah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 18:16
וַ/יֵּ֧לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
עֹבַדְיָ֛הוּ
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
"Obadiah"
N-proper
Obadiah was a prophet who wrote one of the minor prophetic books, prophesying against Edom during the time of Exile and Return. His name means servant of Jehovah, and he is also the name of several other Israelites.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Oba.1.1 § Obadiah = "servant of Jehovah" 1) the 4th of the 12 minor prophets; nothing personal is known of him but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel 1a) the prophetic book by him; prophesies against Edom 2) father of Ishmaiah, one of the chiefs of Zebulun in the time of David 3) a Merarite Levite overseer of the work of restoring the temple in the time of king Josiah of Judah 4) chief of the household of king Ahab of Israel; an devout worshipper of Jehovah who at risk to his own life hid over 100 prophets during the persecution of Jezebel 5) a descendant of David 6) a chief of the tribe of Issachar 7) a Benjamite, one of the 6 sons of Azel and a descendant of king Saul 8) a Levite, son of Shemaiah and a descendant of Jeduthun 9) a Gadite chief, the 2nd of the lion-faced Gadites who joined David at Ziklag 10) a prince of Judah in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 11) a priest, son of Jehiel of the sons of Joab who returned from exile with Ezra 12) a gatekeeper in the time of Nehemiah 13) one of the men who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 13a) perhaps the same as 12
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Obadiah. See also: 1 Kings 18:3; 1 Chronicles 9:16; Obadiah 1:1.
לִ/קְרַ֥את
qirʼâh
H7125
"befall"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To encounter or meet someone or something, either by accident or on purpose, as seen in the story of Joseph meeting his brothers in Genesis 37:23. This word can also mean to befall or happen to someone. It is used in various contexts, including friendly or hostile encounters.
Definition: 1) (BDB) to encounter, befall, meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, encounter 1a2) to befall (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way. See also: Genesis 14:17; 2 Samuel 10:9; Psalms 35:3.
אַחְאָ֖ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
"Ahab"
N-proper
Ahab was a king of Israel who lived a long time ago. He was married to a queen named Jezebel and did many bad things. The prophet Jeremiah also wrote about a different man named Ahab.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.29.21; son of: Kolaiah (H6964H) § Ahab = "father's brother" 1) king of Israel, son of Omri, husband of Jezebel 2) false prophet executed by Nebuchadrezzar, time of Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: Ahab. See also: 1 Kings 16:28; 1 Kings 22:40; Jeremiah 29:21.
וַ/יַּגֶּד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אַחְאָ֖ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
"Ahab"
N-proper
Ahab was a king of Israel who lived a long time ago. He was married to a queen named Jezebel and did many bad things. The prophet Jeremiah also wrote about a different man named Ahab.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.29.21; son of: Kolaiah (H6964H) § Ahab = "father's brother" 1) king of Israel, son of Omri, husband of Jezebel 2) false prophet executed by Nebuchadrezzar, time of Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: Ahab. See also: 1 Kings 16:28; 1 Kings 22:40; Jeremiah 29:21.
לִ/קְרַ֥את
qirʼâh
H7125
"befall"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To encounter or meet someone or something, either by accident or on purpose, as seen in the story of Joseph meeting his brothers in Genesis 37:23. This word can also mean to befall or happen to someone. It is used in various contexts, including friendly or hostile encounters.
Definition: 1) (BDB) to encounter, befall, meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, encounter 1a2) to befall (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way. See also: Genesis 14:17; 2 Samuel 10:9; Psalms 35:3.
אֵלִיָּֽהוּ
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
"Elijah"
N-proper
Elijah means my God is Jehovah, referring to the famous prophet who lived during King Ahab's reign. He is also the name of two other Israelites mentioned in the Bible. Elijah is known for his bravery and faith in God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Elijah or Eliah = "my God is Jehovah" or "Yah(u) is God" 1) the great prophet of the reign of Ahab 2) Benjamite son of Jeroham 3) a son of Elam with foreign wife during exile 4) a son of Harim, and priest, with foreign wife during exile
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Elijah, Eliah. See also: 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 19:19; Malachi 3:23.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 18:16
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Context — Elijah on Mount Carmel
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.”
16So Obadiah went to inform Ahab, who went to meet Elijah.
17When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” 18“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.1 Kings 18:16 Summary
In this verse, Obadiah informs Ahab that Elijah is waiting to meet with him, and Ahab agrees to go, showing that he is aware of Elijah's presence and influence. This encounter sets the stage for a confrontation about the spiritual state of Israel, with Elijah calling Ahab to repentance and return to the LORD, as seen in 1 Kings 18:17-18. We can learn from Obadiah's obedience and trust in God's plan, and from Elijah's faithfulness in standing up for the LORD, even in the face of opposition, similar to the examples of faithfulness seen in Hebrews 11:1-40. By studying this verse, we can reflect on our own relationships with God and others, and consider how we can trust in the LORD's plan and timing, just like Elijah did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Obadiah agree to inform Ahab about Elijah's presence?
Obadiah agreed to inform Ahab because Elijah assured him that he would present himself to Ahab, as seen in 1 Kings 18:15, and Obadiah trusted Elijah's words, knowing that he was a prophet of the LORD of Hosts, as mentioned in 1 Kings 18:15.
What can we learn from Obadiah's actions in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, even when it seems uncertain or risky, similar to the faith exhibited by Abraham in Genesis 12:1-4 when he was called to leave his home and family.
How did Ahab respond to the news of Elijah's presence?
Ahab went to meet Elijah, as stated in 1 Kings 18:16, indicating that he was either curious or concerned about Elijah's return, and this encounter ultimately led to a confrontation about the spiritual state of Israel, as seen in 1 Kings 18:17-18.
What does this verse reveal about the relationship between Ahab and Elijah?
This verse shows that Ahab was aware of Elijah's presence and was willing to meet with him, but their conversation quickly turned contentious, as seen in 1 Kings 18:17-18, highlighting the spiritual tension between the two, with Elijah representing the LORD and Ahab representing the idolatrous practices of the Baals.
Reflection Questions
- What would I do if I were in Obadiah's shoes, and how can I apply that to my own life when faced with difficult decisions?
- How can I, like Elijah, trust in the LORD's plan and timing, even when the outcome is uncertain?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be compromising my faith, similar to Ahab's actions, and how can I return to following the LORD's commandments?
- What can I learn from the contrast between Elijah's faithfulness and Ahab's rebellion, and how can I apply those lessons to my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:16
So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him,.... That Elijah was in such a place, and had desired him to inform him of it, and was ready to appear before him that day wherever he pleased; for upon the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:16
And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:16
1 Kings 18:16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to meet Elijah.Ver. 16. So Obadiah went.] Cured of his fear by the prophet’ s oath; and confident that Deo armatus, he would encounter the king.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:16
16. And Ahab went] The LXX. has ‘And Ahab ran forth and went to meet Elijah.’
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:16
16. Obadiah went to meet Ahab — It was doubtless better that the king’s mind be a little prepared for the meeting with Elijah, by having the prophet’s presence pre-announced.
Sermons on 1 Kings 18:16
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(Men Who Met God): Elijah and the Fire on the Altar by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to take a moment to appreciate the good people in their lives. He emphasizes the importance of being grateful to God for the abi |
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Troubler of Israel by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. preaches on the theme 'Thou that troublest Israel,' focusing on the confrontation between Elijah and King Ahab in 1 Kings. He emphasizes that Elijah, often seen as t |