1 Kings 18:3 · KJV

"And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.

²And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria.

³And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:

⁴For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)

⁵And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.

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Reflection Questions

How do you balance loyalty to God and authority?

What does it mean for you to serve in difficult circumstances?

When have you felt torn between two loyalties?

Life Application

work

Be faithful in your responsibilities while maintaining your faith.

leadership

Support those in authority who align with your values.

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

ObadiahOT

A servant of King Ahab who feared God and protected His prophets during a time of persecution.

First appearance: 1 Kings 18:3

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