1Ki 19:14 | NET2full | STEP | He answered , “I have been absolutely loyal to the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies , even though the Israelites have abandoned the covenant they made with you, torn down your altars , and killed your prophets with the sword . I alone am left and now they want to take my life .”

‏ 1 Kings 19:14

14 He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal ^{▼▼tn Or “very zealous.” The infinitive absolute preceding the finite verb emphasizes the degree of his zeal and allegiance.} to the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, ^{▼▼tn Traditionally, “the God of hosts.”} even though the Israelites have abandoned the covenant they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “and they are seeking my life to take it.”}