1 Kings 18:9 akjv — And he said, What have I sinned, that you would deliver your servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me?

American King James Version

"And he said, What have I sinned, that you would deliver your servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me? "

— 1 Kings 18:9, American King James Version

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1 Kings 18 — Context

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So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself. ¶

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And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Are you that my lord Elijah?

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And he answered him, I am: go, tell your lord, Behold, Elijah is here.

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And he said, What have I sinned, that you would deliver your servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me?

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As the LORD your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom, where my lord has not sent to seek you: and when they said, He is not there; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found you not.

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And now you say, Go, tell your lord, Behold, Elijah is here.

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And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from you, that the Spirit of the LORD shall carry you where I know not; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find you, he shall slay me: but I your servant fear the LORD from my youth.

1 Kings 18:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 18:9 say?
1 Kings 18:9 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said, What have I sinned, that you would deliver your servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me? ”
Where is 1 Kings 18:9 in the Bible?
1 Kings 18:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 18, verse 9.
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 18:9.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 18:9 in?
1 Kings 18:9 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 18:9?
1 Kings 18:9 reads (AKJV): “And he said, What have I sinned, that you would deliver your servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me? ” 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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