1 Kings 18:7

And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

And as Obadiah was in the way,.... In his district, making his observations:

behold, Elijah met him: where is not said; but he was, no doubt, upon the road from Zarephath to Samaria:

and he knew…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

1 Kings 18:1-16

In these verses we find,

I. The sad state of Israel at this time, upon two accounts: -

1. Jezebel cut off the prophets of the Lord (Kg1 18:4), slew them, Kg1 18:13. Being an idolater, she was a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Meeting of Obadiah and Elijah (Not in Chronicles)

7. and he knew him The prophet's garb would probably make him easy to be recognized, and he must have been seen more than once in Samaria, and by…

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