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Obadiah recognized him, bowed down to the ground, and said, &#8220Is it really you, my lord Elijah?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> As Obadiah was walking along, he suddenly saw Elijah coming toward him. Obadiah recognized him at once and bowed low to the ground before him. “Is it really you, my lord Elijah?” he asked. <a href="/esv/1_kings/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> And as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him. And Obadiah recognized him and fell on his face and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now as Obadiah went on his way, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell facedown and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah? <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as Obadiah was on his way, suddenly Elijah met him; and he recognized him, and fell on his face, and said, “Is that you, my lord Elijah?” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him, and he recognized him and fell on his face and said, “Is it you, Elijah my master?” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him, and he recognized him and fell on his face and said, &#8220Is this you, Elijah my master?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him, and he recognized him and fell on his face and said, “Is this you, Elijah my master?” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him, and he recognized him and fell on his face and said, “Is this you, Elijah my master?” <a href="/amp/1_kings/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him. He recognized him and fell face downward [out of respect] and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?” <a href="/csb/1_kings/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While Obadiah was walking along the road, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell facedown and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah? ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While Obadiah was walking along the road, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell with his face to the ground and said, &#8220Is it you, my lord Elijah?"&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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? <a href="/cev/1_kings/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As Obadiah was walking along, he met Elijah. Obadiah recognized him, bowed down, and asked, "Elijah, is it really you?" <a href="/erv/1_kings/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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? <a href="/gwt/1_kings/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Obadiah was on the road when he met Elijah. Obadiah recognized him and immediately bowed down to the ground. "Is it you, my master Elijah?" he asked. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> As Obadiah was on his way, he suddenly met Elijah. He recognized him, bowed low before him, and asked, "Is it really you, sir?" <a href="/isv/1_kings/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> While Obadiah was on the road, Elijah met him. Obadiah recognized him and bowed down with his face to the ground. "It's you, isn't it, my master Elijah?" <a href="/msb/1_kings/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now as Obadiah went on his way, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell facedown and said, ?Is it you, my lord Elijah?? <a href="/net/1_kings/18.htm">NET Bible</a> As Obadiah was traveling along, Elijah met him. When he recognized him, he fell facedown to the ground and said, "Is it really you, my master, Elijah?" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And as Obadiah was on the way, look, Elijah met him; and he recognized him and fell on his face and said, "Is it you, my lord Elijah?" <a href="/wbt/1_kings/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah? <a href="/web/1_kings/18.htm">World English Bible</a> As Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him. He recognized him, and fell on his face, and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Obadiah [is] in the way, and behold, Elijah [is there] to meet him; and he discerns him, and falls on his face and says, “Are you he—my lord Elijah?” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Obadiah is in the way, and lo, Elijah -- to meet him; and he discerneth him, and falleth on his face, and saith, 'Art thou he -- my lord Elijah?' <a href="/slt/1_kings/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Obadiaha will be in the way, and behold, Elijah to his meeting: and he will behold him and fall upon his face, and say, Art thou this my lord Elijah?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as Abdias was in the way, Elias met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said: Art thou my lord Elias? <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And while Obadiah was on the way, Elijah met him. And when he had recognized him, he fell on his face, and he said, “Are you not my lord Elijah?” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/18.htm">New American Bible</a> As Obadiah was on his way, Elijah met him. Recognizing him, Obadiah fell prostrate and asked, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As Obadiah was on the way, Elijah met him; Obadiah recognized him, fell on his face, and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him; and he recognized him, and fell on his face and said, Is that you, my lord Elijah? <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Oubdaya was on the road, and behold, Elyah met him and he recognized him, and he fell on his face and said to him: “You are my Lord Elyah!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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?' <a href="/sep/1_kings/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Abdiu was alone in the way; and Eliu came alone to meet him: and Abdiu hasted, and fell upon his face, and said, My lord Eliu, art thou indeed he? <a href="/parallel/1_kings/18-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=7003" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Elijah Confronts Ahab</a> …6So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself. 7<a href="/hebrew/5662.htm" title="5662: ‘ō·ḇaḏ·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or mobadyahuw; active participle of abad and Yahh; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">Now as Obadiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bad·de·reḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">on his way,</a> <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.">Elijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">suddenly</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">met him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5234.htm" title="5234: way·yak·ki·rê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To regard, recognize. ">When Obadiah recognized him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">he fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">facedown</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.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">“Is it</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ha·’at·tāh (Art:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord</a> <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.">Elijah?”</a> 8“It is I,” he answered. “Go tell your master, ‘Elijah is here!’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a> Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!” <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">1 Kings 19:1-3</a> Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” / And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">2 Kings 1:8</a> “He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king. <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15-16</a> When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. / “Look now,” they said to Elisha, “we your servants have fifty valiant men. Please let them go and search for your master. Perhaps the Spirit of the LORD has taken him up and put him on one of the mountains or in one of the valleys.” “Do not send them,” Elisha replied. <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">2 Kings 4:1</a> Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a> But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a> Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">2 Chronicles 18:7</a> The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26</a> But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Jeremiah 26:20-23</a> Now there was another man prophesying in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and against this land the same things that Jeremiah did. / King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. ... <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Matthew 3:4</a> John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Matthew 17:3</a> Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Matthew 17:11-13</a> Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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?was in the way<a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29</a> And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:he knew<a href="/2_kings/1-6.htm">2 Kings 1:6-8</a> And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die… <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Matthew 3:4</a> And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.<a href="/matthew/11-8.htm">Matthew 11:8</a> But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.fell on<a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a> And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,<a href="/genesis/50-18.htm">Genesis 50:18</a> And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.<a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a> And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.my lord Elijah<a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Genesis 18:12</a> Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?<a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Genesis 44:16,20,33</a> And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord's servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found… <a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Numbers 12:11</a> And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">Discerneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-34.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-24.htm">Met</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-6.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-6.htm">Obadi'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">Really</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-2.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-19.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-6.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Discerneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-8.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-8.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-38.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-38.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-8.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-16.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-36.htm">Met</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-16.htm">Obadi'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-18.htm">Really</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-28.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 18</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">In the extremity of famine Elijah, sent to Ahab, meets good Obadiah</a> 9. <a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah</a> 17. <a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">Elijah, reproving Ahab, by fire from heaven convinces Baal's prophets</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/18-41.htm">Elijah, by prayer obtaining rain, follows Ahab to Jezreel</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Now as Obadiah went on his way Obadiah was a high-ranking official in King Ahab's court, responsible for managing the king's household. Despite serving under a wicked king, Obadiah was a devout follower of Yahweh, as indicated earlier in the chapter. His journey likely involved duties related to the severe drought in Israel, a punishment from God due to the nation's idolatry. This highlights the tension between serving in a secular position while maintaining personal faithfulness to God.Elijah suddenly met him Elijah, the prophet, had been in hiding due to the persecution of prophets by Jezebel, Ahab's wife. His sudden appearance signifies a divine appointment, as Elijah was on a mission to confront Ahab and challenge the prophets of Baal. This encounter underscores the theme of divine intervention and the courage required to stand for truth in hostile environments.When Obadiah recognized him Obadiah's recognition of Elijah suggests familiarity and respect. Elijah was a well-known prophet, and his presence would have been significant, especially during a time of national crisis. This recognition also indicates that Obadiah was attuned to the things of God, able to discern the presence of God's messenger.he fell facedown This act of falling facedown is a gesture of deep respect and reverence, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures when encountering someone of great authority or divine representation. It reflects Obadiah's acknowledgment of Elijah's role as a prophet of God and his own humility before God's chosen servant.and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?” The title "my lord" indicates respect and acknowledgment of Elijah's authority as a prophet. Obadiah's question reveals a mix of surprise and reverence, as Elijah's sudden appearance was unexpected. This encounter foreshadows the significant events to follow, where Elijah would demonstrate God's power over the false gods of Baal, pointing to the ultimate authority of Yahweh. Elijah's role as a prophet can be seen as a type of Christ, who also confronted falsehood and revealed the true nature of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah</a> A devout believer in the Lord who served as the palace administrator under King Ahab. He is known for his fear of the Lord and for hiding prophets from Queen Jezebel's persecution. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet of God known for his boldness and miraculous acts. He played a crucial role in challenging the idolatry of Israel and calling the people back to worship Yahweh. 3. <a href="/topical/m/meeting_on_the_road.htm">Meeting on the Road</a> This encounter takes place as Obadiah is on his way, highlighting the divine orchestration of events. The meeting signifies a pivotal moment in the account leading to the confrontation on Mount Carmel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Obadiah's role in Ahab's palace shows that one can remain faithful to God even in challenging environments. Believers today are called to stand firm in their faith regardless of their circumstances. <a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> The meeting between Obadiah and Elijah was not by chance. God orchestrates encounters and events in our lives for His purposes. We should be attentive to His leading and ready to respond. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_servants.htm">Respect for God's Servants</a> Obadiah's reaction to Elijah, falling facedown, demonstrates respect and recognition of God's authority. We should honor those who serve God faithfully and acknowledge their role in His kingdom. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_act.htm">Courage to Act</a> Both Obadiah and Elijah exhibit courage—Obadiah in hiding the prophets and Elijah in confronting Ahab. Believers are encouraged to act courageously in obedience to God, trusting in His protection and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 18</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_spiritual_sickness.htm">Are you wavering between two opinions?</a> <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 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> <a href="/q/why_did_god_send_fire_in_2_kings_1_9-12.htm">In 2 Kings 1:9-12, how could fire literally descend from heaven, consuming two groups of fifty men, and why would God use such a violent method?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Art thou that . . .--The sense is either (as the LXX. has it) "Is it thy very self, my lord Elijah?" or (perhaps more suitably to the context), "Thou here, my lord Elijah," when all seek thy life? The prophet's answer is still simpler in its original brevity, "Behold, Elijah!" standing in dignified contrast with the humble and almost servile address of Obadiah, which is clearly the offspring not only of reverence, but of fear.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And as Obadiah Was in the way, behold, Elijah met him [Heb. to meet him]: and he knew [i.e., recognized. Same word, <a href="/genesis/27-23.htm">Genesis 27:23</a>; <a href="/genesis/43-7.htm">Genesis 43:7</a>, 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 power he wielded. The whole land was, so to speak, at his mercy.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/18-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now as Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֙הוּ֙ (‘ō·ḇaḏ·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5662.htm">Strong's 5662: </a> Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites went וַיְהִ֤י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be on [his] way, בַּדֶּ֔רֶךְ (bad·de·reḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action Elijah אֵלִיָּ֖הוּ (’ê·lî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_452.htm">Strong's 452: </a> Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites suddenly וְהִנֵּ֥ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! met him. לִקְרָאת֑וֹ (liq·rā·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way When Obadiah recognized him, וַיַּכִּרֵ֙הוּ֙ (way·yak·ki·rê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5234.htm">Strong's 5234: </a> To regard, recognize he fell וַיִּפֹּ֣ל (way·yip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie facedown פָּנָ֔יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face and said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Is it זֶ֖ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that you, הַאַתָּ֥ה (ha·’at·tāh) Article | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you my lord אֲדֹנִ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller Elijah?” אֵלִיָּֽהוּ׃ (’ê·lî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_452.htm">Strong's 452: </a> Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/18-7.htm">1 Kings 18:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 18:7 As Obadiah was in the way behold (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/18-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 18:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/18-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 18:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:8" /></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>