1Ki 18:1 | MHM | STEP | The Character of Obadiah; Elijah's Interview with Obadiah This passage describes the difficult situation in Israel during the time of Elijah. Jezebel was killing the prophets of the Lord , and there was a severe famine in the land. Even in these dark times, God had faithful people like Obadiah, who served Him even while working in the court of the wicked King Ahab. God was about to act through Elijah to bring change and hope to Israel. v. 1–2 : God told Elijah to go and show himself to Ahab because He was going to send rain on the land (1 Kings 18:1 ). The famine had lasted for three and a half years (James 5:17; Luke 4:25 ). Elijah obeyed God’s command and went to meet Ahab, even though it was dangerous.

‏ 1 Kings 18:1

The Character of Obadiah; Elijah's Interview with Obadiah

This passage describes the difficult situation in Israel during the time of Elijah. Jezebel was killing the prophets of the Lord, and there was a severe famine in the land. Even in these dark times, God had faithful people like Obadiah, who served Him even while working in the court of the wicked King Ahab. God was about to act through Elijah to bring change and hope to Israel.

v. 1–2: God told Elijah to go and show himself to Ahab because He was going to send rain on the land (1 Kings 18:1 ^a). The famine had lasted for three and a half years (James 5:17; Luke 4:25 ^b). Elijah obeyed God’s command and went to meet Ahab, even though it was dangerous.