1 Kings 18:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-16

In these verses we find, I. The sad state of Israel at this time, upon two accounts:? 1. Jezebel cut off the prophets of the Lord (1 Kgs. 18:4), slew them, 1 Kgs. 18:13. Being an idolater, she was a persecutor, and made Ahab one. Even in those bad times, when the calves were worshipped and the temple at Jerusalem deserted, yet there were some good people that feared God and served him, and some good prophets that instructed them in the knowledge of him and assisted them in their devotions. The... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7

And as Obadiah was in the way ,.... In his district, making his observations: behold, Elijah met him : where is not said; but he was, no doubt, upon the road from Zarephath to Samaria: and he knew him that is, Obadiah knew Elijah, having seen him at Ahab's court before he absconded: and fell on his face, and said, art thou that my lord Elijah? thus doing him honour and reverence both by words and gesture, as being an extraordinary prophet of the Lord. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. Elijah is now prepared for his work. He who had sent him into the desert now commands him to enter into open conflict with idolatry. God makes His will known to him in two ways. I. BY AN INWARD IMPULSE . II. THROUGH HIS MEETING WITH THE YOUNG OBADIAH , the protector of the prophets, and the faithful servant of God in the midst of the impure court of Ahab. Let it be ours to seek such a twofold assurance of the will of God. Let... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7

And as Obadiah Was in the way, behold, Elijah met him [Heb. to meet him ]: and he knew [ i.e; recognized. Same word, Genesis 27:23 ; Genesis 43:7 , etc.] him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that [Heb. this, probably used adverbially (like hic ) for here = בָּזֶה ] my lord Elijah? [The humble obeisance and the terms in which he addresses him alike show the profound reverence with which Obadiah regarded him, as well he might do, considering the terrible... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7-16

The Servant of the Lord. Such is the meaning of Obadiah's name; and so truly descriptive of his character is it that we may take him as a typical servant of God. I. HE FEARED THE LORD FROM HIS YOUTH . 1 . Piety is not natural . 2 . Grace is free . 3 . Those who fear God from their youth have great advantages . II. HE FEARED THE LORD GREATLY . See the manifestation of this in his— 1. Respect for the ambassador of God . 2 . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7-16

Obadiah. It is a proof of the extremity of distress to which the land had been reduced by famine that the king himself with one of his highest officers, the governor of his household, should have gone forth on this expedition in search of water and pasturage. The reverence the person of Elijah inspired is seen in the behaviour of Obadiah towards him when they met. The brief notice we have of this man is highly instructive. I. HIS FIDELITY . His name, Obadiah, "servant of Jehovah,"... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:7-8

1 Kings 18:7-8. He knew him, and fell on his face Showing his great respect and love to him, by this profound reverence. Art thou that my lord Elijah? As Obadiah had showed the tenderness of a father to the sons of the prophets, so he showed the reverence of a son to this father of the prophets; and by this he made it appear, that he did indeed fear the Lord greatly, in that he did such honour to one that was God’s extraordinary ambassador, and had a great interest in heaven. Go tell... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

Elijah and the prophets of Baal (18:1-46)After three years unbroken drought, God told Elijah that the time had come to make Ahab and Israel decide clearly whether they would follow him or Baal (18:1-2). Ahab was concerned about the effect of the drought on Israel’s trade and defence (for he was in danger of losing his valuable transport animals), but he was not so concerned about the religious condition of the country. He still tried to serve both God and Baal. While his queen attacked God’s... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:7

ELIJAH MET OBADIAH AND FINALLY PERSUADED HIM TO TELL AHAB THAT ELIJAH WOULD INDEED SEE HIM"And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Is it thou, my lord Elijah? And he answered, It is I: go tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. And he said, Wherein have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me? As Jehovah thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord hath not sent to seek... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 18:7

7-16. Obadiah was in the way . . . Elijah met him—Deeming it imprudent to rush without previous intimation into Ahab's presence, the prophet solicited Obadiah to announce his return to Ahab. The commission, with a delicate allusion to the perils he had already encountered in securing others of God's servants, was, in very touching terms, declined, as unkind and peculiarly hazardous. But Elijah having dispelled all the apprehensions entertained about the Spirit's carrying him away, Obadiah... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 18:7-16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 18:7-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 18:1-46

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 18:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 18:7

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