Questions and Answers
After how many years did the Lord finally tell Elijah to go and tell Ahab the Lord would send rain?
Who did the Lord tell Elijah to present himself to when the Lord had decided to send rain after a multi-year drought?
What role did Obadiah play among Ahab's officials?
What was noted about Obadiah, Ahab's palace administrator?
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What had Obadiah done in the reign of Ahab and Jezebel?
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What task had Ahab ordered Obadiah to do during the three year drought?
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Who searched the land for grass for the horses and mules along with Obadiah during the three year drought?
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Who did Obadiah, Ahab's palace administrator, meet as he was searching for grass for the king's horses?
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Why was Obadiah scared when he met Elijah?
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Obadiah told Elijah that Ahab had been doing what during the three year drought?
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Why did Obadiah tell Elijah Ahab might kill him?
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Who did Obadiah say had killed prophets of the Lord?
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Where did Obadiah hide one hundred prophets of the Lord?
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What was Elijah's solution to the objection of Obadiah that if he told Ahab he had found Elijah Ahab would kill him?
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Of what did Ahab accuse Elijah in their meeting that had been arranged by Obadiah?
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Study Notes
Elijah and Ahab
- After three years of drought, God instructed Elijah to present himself to Ahab and announce the coming rain (1 Kings 18:1).
- Ahab was actively searching for Elijah during the drought, sending people to look for him even in foreign lands (1 Kings 18:10).
Obadiah's Role
- Obadiah served as Ahab's palace administrator and was a believer in the Lord (1 Kings 18:3, 4).
- He had hidden 100 prophets of the Lord in two caves to protect them from Jezebel, who was killing them (1 Kings 18:4, 13).
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- During the famine, Ahab instructed Obadiah to find grass for the horses to keep them alive (1 Kings 18:5).
- Ahab searched for grass alongside Obadiah, emphasizing the dire conditions in the land (1 Kings 18:6).
Encounter with Elijah
- Obadiah encountered Elijah while seeking grass for the king's horses (1 Kings 18:7).
- Obadiah expressed fear that if he reported Elijah's presence to Ahab, the Spirit of the Lord might carry Elijah away, leading to Obadiah's death (1 Kings 18:12).
Ahab's Accusations
- When Ahab finally met Elijah, he accused him of being the troubler of Israel (1 Kings 18:16).
- Elijah responded, stating Ahab was the troubler for abandoning God's commands and following Baal (1 Kings 18:18).
Summary of Key Events
- Obadiah's key actions during Ahab and Jezebel's reign emphasized his loyalty to God amidst widespread idolatry.
- The drought served as a backdrop for Elijah's showdown with Ahab, highlighting the tension between the worship of Yahweh and Baal.
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Test your knowledge of 1 Kings Chapter 18 with these flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. This quiz covers key events and figures, such as Elijah, Ahab, and the drought. Perfect for anyone studying the Bible's Old Testament.
