1 Kings 18:17 net — When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him,“Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?”

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"When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him,“Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?”"

— 1 Kings 18:17, NET Bible

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1 Kings 18 — Context

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Now you say,‘Go and say to your master,“Elijah is back,”’ but he will kill me.”

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But Elijah said,“As certainly as the LORD of Heaven’s Armies lives(whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today.”

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Elijah Confronts Baal’s Prophets When Obadiah went and informed Ahab, the king went to meet Elijah.

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When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him,“Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?”

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Elijah replied,“I have not brought disaster on Israel. But you and your father’s dynasty have, by abandoning the LORD’s commandments and following the Baals.

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Now send out messengers and assemble all Israel before me at Mount Carmel, as well as the 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah whom Jezebel supports.”

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Ahab sent messengers to all the Israelites and had the prophets assemble at Mount Carmel.

1 Kings 18:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 18:17 say?
1 Kings 18:17 in the NET Bible reads: “When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him,“Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?””
Where is 1 Kings 18:17 in the Bible?
1 Kings 18:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 18, verse 17.
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 18:17.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 18:17 in?
1 Kings 18:17 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 18:17?
1 Kings 18:17 reads (NET): “When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him,“Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?”” 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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