1 Kings 18:3
“And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house,.... Perhaps his steward: the Jews (m) take him to be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Obadiah’s name, “servant of Yahweh,” indicates his religious character. It corresponds to the modern Arabic name…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Obadiah feared the Lord greatly - He was a sincere and zealous worshipper of the true God, and his conduct towards the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Obadiah The Hebrew word Obadjahu, signifies -servant of Jehovah," and is a frequent name in the Old Testament, the most…
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