1 Kings 18:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Elijah answered him, 'Yes, I am Elijah. Go and tell your master that Elijah is here.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Elijah boldly identifies himself to Obadiah and tells him to inform King Ahab of his presence, even though it could mean danger.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during a severe drought that Elijah had prophesied would come upon Israel because of King Ahab's wickedness and worship of false gods. Obadiah, a God-fearing official in Ahab's court, had been searching for Elijah on the king's orders, and Ahab wanted to capture the prophet whom he blamed for the famine.

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