1 Kings 18:3

And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 18:3

BSB

and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD,

AKJV

And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:

CPDV

And Ahab called Obadiah, the manager of his household. Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly.

ERV

And Ahab called Obadiah, which was over the household. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:

NHEB

And Ahab summoned Obadiah, the steward of the house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly.

SMT

And Ahab will call for Obadiaha who was over the house. (And Obadiaha was fearing Jehovah greatly:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 18:3

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Commentary for 1 Kings 18:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 18:3

Summary

Obadiah, Ahab's official, fears the Lord.

Place

Samaria

Event

Ahab summons Obadiah

Estimated Time Period

c. 875 BC