1 Kings 18:6

So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 18:6

BSB

So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.

AKJV

So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.

CPDV

And they divided the regions among themselves, so that they might travel through them. Ahab went one way alone, and Obadiah went another way by himself.

ERV

So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.

NHEB

So they divided the land between them to explore it; Ahab went one way alone, and Obadiah went another way alone.

SMT

And they will divide the land to them to pass over in it: Ahab went in one way by himself, and Obadiaha went went in one way by himself.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 18:6

SotheydividedH2505VerbthelandH776Noun FemininebetweenthemtopassthroughoutH5674VerbitAhabH256 wentH1980Verb oneH259Adjective wayH1870Noun MasculinebyhimselfandObadiahH5662Proper Name Masculine wentH1980Verb anotherH259Adjective wayH1870Noun Masculinebyhimself

Commentary for 1 Kings 18:6

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

Overview of 1 Kings 18:6

Summary

Ahab and Obadiah divide territory to search.

Place

Samaria

Event

Officials split up to search

Estimated Time Period

c. 875 BC