Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

In these verses we find, I. The sad state of Israel at this time, upon two accounts: - 1. Jezebel cut off the prophets of the Lord (Kg1 18:4), slew them, Kg1 18:13. Being an idolater, she was a persecutor, and made Ahab one.

Commenting on 1 Kings 18:1-16

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And he answered him, I am,.... He did not desire to be concealed, his orders were to show and make himself known to Ahab, and Obadiah was one of his domestic servants: go tell thy lord, behold, Elijah is here; in such a place, ready to face him at any time.

Keil & Delitzsch Lutheran @keilanddelitzsch

1Ki 18:7-8 Elijah met Obadiah on this expedition, and told him to announce his coming to the king.

Commenting on 1 Kings 18:7-8