And 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.
Ahab said to Obadiah, 'Go throughout the land to all the springs and streams. Maybe we can find some grass to keep our horses and mules alive, so we don't lose all our animals.'
King Ahab is desperately searching for water and grass to save his animals during a severe drought that's threatening everything in his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Ahab in ancient Israel, a severe drought was ravaging the land as a divine judgment for the king's promotion of idolatry and worship of Baal, which had led to widespread famine and hardship. Ahab, as the king, was deeply concerned about the survival of his royal livestock, including horses and mules, which were essential for military and economic purposes, so he instructed his trusted servant Obadiah to search for any available water sources. This scene occurs in the broader narrative of the prophet Elijah's ministry, setting the stage for a miraculous confrontation that would demonstrate God's power over false gods.
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