1 Kings 18:16 web — So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.

World English Bible

"So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah."

— 1 Kings 18:16, World English Bible

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1 Kings 18 — Context

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Wasn't it told my lord what I did when Jezebel killed the prophets of Yahweh, how I hid one hundred men of Yahweh's prophets with fifty to a cave, and fed them with bread and water?

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Now you say, 'Go, tell your lord, "Behold, Elijah is here;"' and he will kill me."

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

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So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.

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It happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, you troubler of Israel?"

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He answered, "I have not troubled Israel; but you, and your father's house, in that you have forsaken the commandments of Yahweh, and you have followed the Baals.

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Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel to Mount Carmel, and four hundred fifty of the prophets of Baal, and four hundred of the prophets of the Asherah, who eat at Jezebel's table."

1 Kings 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 18:16 say?
1 Kings 18:16 in the World English Bible reads: “So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.”
Where is 1 Kings 18:16 in the Bible?
1 Kings 18:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 18, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 18:16.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 18:16 in?
1 Kings 18:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 18:16?
1 Kings 18:16 reads (WEB): “So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him; and Ahab went to meet Elijah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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