1 Kings 18:7 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →As Obadiah travels, Elijah suddenly meets him; recognizing the prophet, Obadiah bows to the ground in reverence.
What Does 1 Kings 18:7 Mean?
On his lonely road, Obadiah is met by the very man all Israel has been seeking. He knows him at once and falls on his face, addressing him with honor as 'my lord Elijah.' The reappearance of the hidden prophet is a turning point in the story.
Obadiah's posture shows where his loyalty lay. Though he served in Ahab's house, he bowed before the messenger of the living God. Reverence is the natural response of a faithful heart when it meets one who carries God's word. The encounter reminds us that the Lord's servants may be hidden for a season, but in His time He brings them face to face for His purposes.
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What does 1 Kings 18:7 mean?
As Obadiah travels, Elijah suddenly meets him; recognizing the prophet, Obadiah bows to the ground in reverence.