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Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass through it. Ahab went in one direction by himself, and Obadiah went in another direction by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to explore it; Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to survey it; Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to survey it; Ahab went one way by himself and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to survey it; Ahab went one way by himself and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass through it; Ahab went one way by himself and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to survey it. Ahab went one way by himself and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They divided the land between them in order to cover it. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They divided the land between them in order to cover it. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You go one way, and I'll go the other." Then they left in separate directions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So they split up in order to cover the entire countryside. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They agreed on which part of the land each one would explore, and set off in different directions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them so they could conduct their survey. Ahab went off by himself in one direction and Obadiah went off by himself in the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They divided up the land between them; Ahab went one way and Obadiah went the other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to explore it; Ahab went one way alone, and Obadiah went another way alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself. <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 they apportion the land to themselves, to pass over into it; Ahab has gone in one way by himself, and Obadiah has gone in another way by himself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they apportion to themselves the land, to pass over into it; Ahab hath gone in one way by himself, and Obadiah hath gone in another way by himself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will divide the land to them to pass over in it: Ahab went in one way by himself, and Obadiaha went went in one way by himself.<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 they divided the countries between them, that they might go round about them: Achab went one way, and Abdias another way by himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they divided the regions among themselves, so that they might travel through them. Ahab went one way alone, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Dividing the land to explore between them, Ahab went one way by himself, Obadiah another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass through it; Ahab went in one direction by himself, and Obadiah went in another direction by himself.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it; Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they divided for themselves a road on which to pass through. Akhab went on one road alone and Oubdaya went on the other road alone.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they made a division of the way between them to pass through it: Achaab went one way, and Abdiu went by another way alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/18-6.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=6993" 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">5</span>Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring and every valley. Perhaps we will find grass to keep the horses and mules alive so that we will not have to destroy any livestock.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: way·ḥal·lə·qū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">So they divided</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep-l:: Pro-3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: la·‘ă·ḇār- (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">to explore.</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/256.htm" title="256: ’aḥ·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Once oechab; from 'ach and 'ab; brother of father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon.">Ahab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">way</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">by himself,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5662.htm" title="5662: wə·‘ō·ḇaḏ·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mobadyahuw; active participle of abad and Yahh; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">and Obadiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ- (Prep-b:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">way</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">by himself.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>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?”…<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="/1_kings/17-1.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">1 Kings 19:10</a></span><br />“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-25.htm">2 Kings 2:25</a></span><br />And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm">2 Kings 4:38</a></span><br />When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting at his feet, he said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">2 Kings 6:13-14</a></span><br />So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,” / the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9</a></span><br />They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12</a></span><br />But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Ezekiel 13:9</a></span><br />My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/7-12.htm">Amos 7:12-13</a></span><br />And Amaziah said to Amos, “Go away, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah; earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. / But never prophesy at Bethel again, because it is the sanctuary of the king and the temple of the kingdom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Matthew 10:14</a></span><br />And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / 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="/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7</a></span><br />Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1-2</a></span><br />Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Luke 10:1</a></span><br />After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.</p><p class="hdg">Ahab went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/14-3.htm">Jeremiah 14:3</a></b></br> And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, <i>and</i> found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/18-5.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/joshua/14-5.htm">Apportion</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-4.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-3.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-5.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-4.htm">Obadi'ah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-8.htm">Survey</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-23.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-26.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Apportion</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-27.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-15.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-43.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Obadi'ah</a> <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Survey</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-23.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-20.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Way</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>So they divided the land to explore.</b><br>In the context of <a href="/1_kings/18.htm">1 Kings 18</a>, Israel is experiencing a severe drought, a divine judgment pronounced by Elijah. The division of the land for exploration indicates a strategic effort to find resources, particularly water and pasture for the animals. This action reflects the dire circumstances and the desperation of the leadership to sustain life during the drought. The division of labor also suggests a systematic approach to problem-solving, highlighting the severity of the crisis. Theologically, this division can be seen as a precursor to the division between those who follow God and those who do not, a recurring theme in the Old Testament.<p><b>Ahab went one way by himself,</b><br>King Ahab, despite his royal status, personally participates in the search, indicating the gravity of the situation. His involvement underscores the lack of resources and the urgency of the mission. Historically, Ahab is known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophet Elijah, yet here he is portrayed in a moment of vulnerability. This phrase can also be seen as a metaphor for Ahab's spiritual isolation due to his disobedience to God. His solitary journey contrasts with the communal nature of Israel's covenant relationship with God, highlighting his estrangement from divine guidance.<p><b>and Obadiah went the other way by himself.</b><br>Obadiah, a devout believer in the Lord, serves as Ahab's palace administrator. His participation in the search alongside Ahab demonstrates his loyalty and duty, despite his personal faith. Obadiah's role is significant as he secretly protected a hundred prophets of the Lord from Jezebel's persecution, showcasing his courage and faithfulness. His solitary path can symbolize the believer's journey in a world often opposed to God's ways. Obadiah's actions foreshadow the New Testament call for Christians to be in the world but not of it, maintaining faith amidst adversity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah</a></b><br>A devout believer in the LORD who served as the palace administrator under King Ahab. He feared the LORD greatly and protected the prophets of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>Refers to the kingdom of Israel, which was suffering from a severe drought as a result of God's judgment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_search.htm">The Search</a></b><br>Ahab and Obadiah divided the land to search for grass to keep the royal horses and mules alive during the drought.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_drought.htm">The Drought</a></b><br>A significant event in Israel's history, brought about by Elijah's prophecy as a consequence of Israel's idolatry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Obadiah's example shows that one can remain faithful to God even in a corrupt environment. Believers today are called to stand firm in their faith regardless of external pressures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>The division of the land and the subsequent events demonstrate God's providence and control over circumstances. Trust in God's plan, even when situations seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Ahab's reign and the resulting drought serve as a warning against turning away from God. Idolatry leads to spiritual and often physical drought.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Ahab's failure as a leader contrasts with Obadiah's faithfulness. Godly leadership is crucial in guiding others towards righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_work.htm">Preparation for God's Work</a></b><br>The search for grass symbolizes the need for preparation and action in faith. Believers must be proactive in seeking God's provision and guidance.<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/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_kings_17's_miracle_inconsistent.htm">Does the portrayal of supernatural sustenance and miracles in 1 Kings 17 contradict or create inconsistencies with other Old Testament accounts of God's provision?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_rain_in_1_kings_18_45_defy_nature.htm">In 1 Kings 18:45, did rain immediately follow the contest in a way consistent with known weather patterns, or does this contradict natural observations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_samuel's_reappearance_explained.htm">How does the narrative explain Samuel's apparent reappearance if 1 Samuel 28:14-20 implies he was genuinely summoned from the dead?</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 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So</span> <span class="cmt_word">they divided the land between them to pass throughout it</span> ["This personal inspection by the king and one of his chief officers marks the extreme straits to which the Israelites were now reduced" (Rawlinson). The difference, however, between an Eastern and an European monarch must not be overlooked. "None (of the emirs of Arabia or the chiefs of central Asia) think it beneath them to lead an expedition in search of grass or water" (Kitto)]: <span class="cmt_word">Ahab</span> <span class="cmt_word">went one way by himself</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">alone</span>. Rawlinson says, "This does not mean that either Ahab or Obadiah was unaccompanied by a retinue," but it <span class="accented">may</span> very well mean that (<span class="hebrew">לבַד</span>, <span class="accented">solus</span>; <span class="accented">LXX</span>. <span class="greek">μόνος</span>; Bahr <span class="accented">allein</span>. Cf. ver. 22), if, indeed, it must not necessarily mean it; and ver. 14 certainly implies that Obadiah at least was unattended], <span class="cmt_word">and Obadiah went another way by himself.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/18-6.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">So they divided</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְחַלְּק֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥal·lə·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to apportion, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֖רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to explore.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽעֲבָר־</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇār-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahab</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחְאָ֞ב</span> <span class="translit">(’aḥ·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_256.htm">Strong's 256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלַ֨ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָד֙</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">way</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדֶ֤רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏe·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by himself,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַדּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇad·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Obadiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֹֽבַדְיָ֛הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ō·ḇaḏ·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5662.htm">Strong's 5662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the other</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">way</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדֶרֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏe·reḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by himself.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇad·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/18-6.htm">1 Kings 18:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/18-6.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 18:6 So they divided the land between them (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/18-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 18:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 18:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 18:7" /></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>