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?
While Obadiah was traveling along the road, Elijah suddenly appeared and met him. Obadiah recognized him immediately, bowed down with his face to the ground, and said, 'Is it really you, my master Elijah?'
This verse shows the moment when Obadiah, a faithful servant of God, encounters the great prophet Elijah and responds with deep respect and amazement.
📚 Historical Context
This encounter happened during a severe drought that Elijah had prophesied would come upon Israel because of King Ahab's wickedness. Obadiah was a high-ranking official in Ahab's court who secretly protected God's prophets, while Elijah had been hiding from the king for three years. Both men were risking their lives - Elijah by showing himself, and Obadiah by his secret faithfulness to God.
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