And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.
And Elijah said, 'As surely as the LORD Almighty lives, the God I serve, I will definitely appear before Ahab today.'
Elijah is making a solemn promise that he will face King Ahab today, swearing by the living God whom he serves.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King Ahab of Israel had led the nation into widespread idolatry by promoting the worship of Baal, which provoked God's judgment through a severe drought. Elijah, as God's prophet, had been in hiding to escape Ahab's wrath but was now confronting the situation by promising to appear before the king. This verse shows Elijah's bold declaration to Obadiah, a palace official who secretly followed God, affirming his intent to meet Ahab that day under oath to the Lord.
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