1 Kings 18:2 net — So Elijah went to make an appearance before Ahab.Now the famine was severe in Samaria.

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"So Elijah went to make an appearance before Ahab.Now the famine was severe in Samaria."

— 1 Kings 18:2, NET Bible

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1 Kings 18 — Context

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Elijah Meets the King’s Servant Some time later, in the third year of the famine, the LORD’S message came to Elijah,“Go, make an appearance before Ahab, so I may send rain on the surface of the ground.”

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So Elijah went to make an appearance before Ahab.Now the famine was severe in Samaria.

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So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who supervised the palace.(Now Obadiah was a very loyal follower of the LORD.

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When Jezebel was killing the LORD’s prophets, Obadiah took one hundred prophets and hid them in two caves in two groups of fifty. He also brought them food and water.)

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Ahab told Obadiah,“Go through the land to all the springs and valleys. Maybe we can find some grazing areas so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to kill some of the animals.”

1 Kings 18:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 18:2 say?
1 Kings 18:2 in the NET Bible reads: “So Elijah went to make an appearance before Ahab.Now the famine was severe in Samaria.”
Where is 1 Kings 18:2 in the Bible?
1 Kings 18:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 18, verse 2.
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 18:2.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 18:2 in?
1 Kings 18:2 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 18:2?
1 Kings 18:2 reads (NET): “So Elijah went to make an appearance before Ahab.Now the famine was severe in Samaria.” 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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