KJV ORIGINAL
And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of his household. (Now Obadiah had deep reverence and respect for the LORD:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Obadiah, a man who managed King Ahab's household but remained faithful to God despite serving an evil king.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the reign of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel in the northern kingdom of Israel, around 870 BC. Ahab and Jezebel had promoted idol worship and persecuted God's prophets, making it dangerous to follow the LORD. Despite this hostile environment, Obadiah maintained his position in the royal court while secretly protecting God's servants.
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