KJV ORIGINAL
And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Elijah said, 'As surely as the LORD Almighty lives—the God I serve—I will definitely appear before Ahab today.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Elijah is making a solemn promise that he will face King Ahab today, swearing by the living God whom he serves.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during a severe three-year drought that God had sent through Elijah's prophecy as judgment on Israel for worshiping false gods. Elijah had been hiding from the wicked King Ahab, who blamed him for the famine and was actively hunting for him. Elijah is now preparing to confront Ahab and challenge the prophets of Baal in the famous contest on Mount Carmel.
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