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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Elijah said, &#8220As the LORD Almighty lives, whom I serve, I will surely present myself to Ahab today.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Elijah said, “I swear by the LORD Almighty, in whose presence I stand, that I will present myself to Ahab this very day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Elijah said, “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Elijah said, <i>As</i> the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Elijah said, “<i>As</i> the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely present myself to him today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Elijah said, “As <i>surely as</i> the LORD of armies lives, before whom I stand, I will certainly present myself to him today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Elijah said, &#8220As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Elijah said, “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Elijah said, “As Yahweh of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Elijah said, “As the LORD of hosts (armies) lives, before whom I stand, I will certainly show myself to Ahab today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Elijah said, “As the LORD of Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, today I will present myself to Ahab.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Elijah said, &#8220As the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, today I will present myself to Ahab.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Elijah said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself unto him to-day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Elijah said, "I'm a servant of the living LORD All-Powerful, and I swear in his name that I will meet with Ahab today." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elijah said, "I solemnly swear, as the LORD of Armies whom I serve lives, I will present myself to Ahab."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Elijah answered, "By the living LORD Almighty, whom I serve, I promise that I will present myself to the king today." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Elijah promised him, "As the LORD of the Heavenly Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, I will appear to Ahab today."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Elijah said, ?As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Elijah said, "As certainly as the LORD who rules over all lives (whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Elijah said, "As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely present myself to him today."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him to-day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Elijah said, “As Yahweh of Armies lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Elijah says, “YHWH of Hosts lives, before whom I have stood, surely I appear to him today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Elijah saith, 'Jehovah of Hosts liveth, before whom I have stood, surely to-day I appear unto him.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Elijah will say to him, Jehovah of armies lives whom I stand before him that this day, I will be seen to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Elias said: As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whose face I stand, this day I will shew myself unto him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Elijah said, “As the Lord of hosts lives, before whose face I stand, this day I will appear to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Elijah answered, “As the LORD of hosts lives, whom I serve, I will present myself to him today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Elijah said, “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Elyah said: “Living is LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts before whom I stand, but today I shall appear to him!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Elijah said: 'As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself unto him to-day.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Eliu said, <i>As</i> the Lord of Hosts before whom I stand lives, to-day I will appear before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/18-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=7089" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Elijah Confronts Ahab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>And now you say, ‘Go tell your lord that Elijah is here!’ He will kill me!” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/452.htm" title="452: ’ê·lî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged teliyahuw; from 'el and Yahh; God of Jehovah; Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites.">Then Elijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“As surely as the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay (N-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">lives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·maḏ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">I stand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ’ê·rā·’eh (V-Nifal-Imperf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">I will present myself</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Ahab</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a></span><br />“I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-2.htm">2 Kings 2:2</a></span><br />and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-16.htm">2 Kings 5:16</a></span><br />But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-8.htm">Jeremiah 1:8</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></span><br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a></span><br />One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him to day.</p><p class="hdg">As the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-10.htm">1 Kings 18:10</a></b></br> <i>As</i> the LORD thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, <i>He is</i> not <i>there</i>; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Hebrews 6:16,17</a></b></br> For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation <i>is</i> to them an end of all strife… </p><p class="hdg">of hosts liveth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Genesis 2:1</a></b></br> Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Deuteronomy 4:19</a></b></br> And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, <i>even</i> all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/25-3.htm">Job 25:3</a></b></br> Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?</p><p class="hdg">before whom I</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a></b></br> And Elijah the Tishbite, <i>who was</i> of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, <i>As</i> the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Deuteronomy 1:38</a></b></br> <i>But</i> Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a></b></br> And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.</p><p class="hdg">I will surely</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7,8</a></b></br> Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart <i>is</i> my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/18-12.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-14.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-14.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-22.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-12.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-10.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-14.htm">Today</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-7.htm">To-Day</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/18-16.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-14.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-7.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-16.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-16.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-2.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-27.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-14.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-11.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-11.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Today</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">To-Day</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">In the extremity of famine Elijah, sent to Ahab, meets good Obadiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">Elijah, reproving Ahab, by fire from heaven convinces Baal's prophets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/18-41.htm">Elijah, by prayer obtaining rain, follows Ahab to Jezreel</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Elijah said,</b><br>Elijah, a prophet of God, is a central figure in the narrative of 1 Kings. His name means "My God is Yahweh," which reflects his mission to turn Israel back to the worship of the one true God. Elijah's role as a prophet is to speak God's truth to the people and their leaders, often in times of apostasy and idolatry.<p><b>“As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives,</b><br>The phrase "LORD of Hosts" refers to God as the commander of the heavenly armies, emphasizing His supreme power and authority. This title underscores God's sovereignty and His ability to accomplish His purposes despite human opposition. The affirmation of God's life is a declaration of His eternal existence and faithfulness, contrasting with the lifeless idols worshiped by many in Israel at the time.<p><b>before whom I stand,</b><br>This phrase indicates Elijah's position as a servant and messenger of God. To "stand before" someone in biblical terms often implies service and readiness to act on behalf of the one before whom you stand. Elijah's life and ministry are characterized by his obedience and dedication to God's commands, similar to the role of angels who stand before God (<a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a>).<p><b>I will present myself to Ahab today.”</b><br>Ahab was the king of Israel, known for his wickedness and for leading the nation into idolatry, particularly through the influence of his wife, Jezebel. Elijah's willingness to confront Ahab demonstrates his courage and faithfulness to God's mission. This meeting sets the stage for the dramatic confrontation on Mount Carmel, where God would demonstrate His power over the false god Baal. Elijah's actions here prefigure the boldness of John the Baptist and even Jesus Christ, who confronted the religious and political leaders of their time with the truth of God's word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a></b><br>A prophet of God known for his boldness and faithfulness. He is central to this passage as he prepares to confront King Ahab.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The King of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into sin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_carmel.htm">Mount Carmel</a></b><br>The location where Elijah would later confront the prophets of Baal, demonstrating God's power.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_confrontation.htm">The Confrontation</a></b><br>This event sets the stage for the dramatic showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal, highlighting God's supremacy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Elijah's willingness to confront Ahab demonstrates the importance of acting on our faith, even in the face of danger.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognizing God as the LORD of Hosts reminds us of His ultimate control over all situations, encouraging us to trust Him fully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/standing_firm.htm">Standing Firm</a></b><br>Like Elijah, we are called to stand firm in our convictions, even when it is unpopular or risky.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a></b><br>Elijah's encounter with Ahab was divinely orchestrated, teaching us to be attentive to God's timing and purposes in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_through_faith.htm">Courage through Faith</a></b><br>Elijah's courage came from his faith in God, encouraging us to seek strength from our relationship with the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_ahab's_evil_show_his_weakness.htm">How did King Ahab's wickedness reveal his weakness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_records_of_1_kings_18_1_drought.htm">Given the severe drought in 1 Kings 18:1, do we have any independent historical records confirming these events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_1_kings_18_38's_fire_be_explained.htm">In 1 Kings 18:38, how can the sudden 'fire from the LORD' be explained scientifically or verified historically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_claim_no_prophet_like_moses_arose.htm">How can Deut. 34:10 claim no prophet like Moses ever arose when other prophets performed significant miracles too?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Elijah said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand</span> [This formula should be compared with that of <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a>. The repetition is suggestive as exhibiting the <span class="accented">habit</span> of the man. He was the ready and patient slave of Jehovah. The <span class="hebrew">צְבָאות</span>is apparently introduced not so much to "elevate the solemnity of the oath" (Keil, Bahr) - for surely Elijah would wish to make the affirmation of <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a> as strong and solemn as possible - nor yet to convey the meaning that "it is not Baal or Ashtaroth who are the rulers of the heavenly bodies" (Wordsworth), for Obadiah knew that perfectly well, but because it was thus better adapted for a believer. In addressing Ahab it suited Elijah's purpose better to give prominence to the idea that Jehovah was "the God of <span class="accented">Israel"</span>]<span class="accented">, <span class="cmt_word">I</span> win surely show myself unto him today.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/18-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Elijah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵֽלִיָּ֔הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_452.htm">Strong's 452: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“As surely as the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lives,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whom</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I stand,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָמַ֖דְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·maḏ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will present myself</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵרָאֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·rā·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Ahab</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">today.”</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּ֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/18-15.htm">1 Kings 18:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/18-15.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 18:15 Elijah said As Yahweh of Armies lives (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/18-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 18:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/18-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 18:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>