Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ahab had said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs and valleys. Maybe we can find some grass to keep the horses and mules alive so we will not have to kill any of our animals.” New Living Translation Ahab said to Obadiah, “We must check every spring and valley in the land to see if we can find enough grass to save at least some of my horses and mules.” English Standard Version And Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the valleys. Perhaps we may find grass and save the horses and mules alive, and not lose some of the animals.” Berean Standard Bible Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring and every valley. Perhaps we will find grass to keep the horses and mules alive so that we will not have to destroy any livestock.” King James Bible And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. New King James Version And Ahab had said to Obadiah, “Go into the land to all the springs of water and to all the brooks; perhaps we may find grass to keep the horses and mules alive, so that we will not have to kill any livestock.” New American Standard Bible Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the river valleys; perhaps we will find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, and not have to kill some of the cattle.” NASB 1995 Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the valleys; perhaps we will find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, and not have to kill some of the cattle.” NASB 1977 Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the valleys; perhaps we will find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, and not have to kill some of the cattle.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the valleys; perhaps we will find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, and not have to cut down some of the cattle.” Amplified Bible Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go into the land to all the sources of water and to all the streams; perhaps we may find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, and not have to kill some of the cattle.” Christian Standard Bible Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring and to every wadi. Perhaps we’ll find grass so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to destroy any cattle.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring of water and to every wadi. Perhaps we’ll find grass so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to destroy any cattle.” American Standard Version And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go through the land, unto all the fountains of water, and unto all the brooks: peradventure we may find grass and save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. Contemporary English Version and said, "We have to find something for our horses and mules to eat. If we don't, we will have to kill them. Let's look around every creek and spring in the country for some grass. English Revised Version And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go through the land, unto all the fountains of water, and unto all the brooks: peradventure we may find grass and save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahab told Obadiah, "Let's go throughout the countryside to every spring and stream. If we can find grass, then we can keep the horses and mules alive and not lose any animals." Good News Translation Ahab said to Obadiah, "Let us go and look at every spring and every stream bed in the land to see if we can find enough grass to keep the horses and mules alive. Maybe we won't have to kill any of our animals." International Standard Version Ahab had instructed Obadiah, "Go throughout the land to all of the water springs and to all of the valleys. Maybe we'll find some grass to keep the horses and mules alive. Also, maybe we won't have to kill some of our cattle." Majority Standard Bible Then Ahab said to Obadiah, ?Go throughout the land to every spring and every valley. Perhaps we will find grass to keep the horses and mules alive so that we will not have to destroy any livestock.? NET Bible Ahab told Obadiah, "Go through the land to all the springs and valleys. Maybe we can find some grazing areas so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to kill some of the animals." New Heart English Bible And Ahab said to Obadiah, "Go through the land, to all the springs of water, and to all the wadis. Perhaps we may find grass and save the horses and mules alive, that we not lose all the animals." Webster's Bible Translation And Ahab said to Obadiah, Go into the land, to all fountains of water, and to all brooks: it may be we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. World English Bible Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land, to all the springs of water, and to all the brooks. Perhaps we may find grass and save the horses and mules alive, that we not lose all the animals.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ahab says to Obadiah, “Go through the land, to all fountains of waters, and to all the brooks, perhaps we find hay, and keep alive horse and mule, and do not cut off any of the livestock.” Young's Literal Translation and Ahab saith unto Obadiah, 'Go through the land, unto all fountains of waters, and unto all the brooks, if so be we find hay, and keep alive horse and mule, and do not cut off any of the cattle.' Smith's Literal Translation And Ahab will say to Obadiaha, Go into the land to all the fountains of waters, and to all the torrents; perhaps we shall find grass and preserve alive the horse and the mule, and we shall not be cut off from the cattle. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Achab said to Abdias: Go into the land unto all fountains of waters, and into all valleys, to see if we can find grass, and save the horses and mules, that the beasts may not utterly perish. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go into the land, to all fountains of water, and to all the valleys, for perhaps we will be able to find plants, and save the horses and mules, so that the beasts of burden may not perish entirely.” New American Bible Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all sources of water and to all the wadies. We may find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, so that we shall not have to slaughter any of the beasts.” New Revised Standard Version Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the wadis; perhaps we may find grass to keep the horses and mules alive, and not lose some of the animals.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Ahab said to Obadiah, Go through the land, to all fountains of water and to all brooks; perhaps we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we may not lose all the beasts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akhab said to Oubdaya: “Go walk in the land to all springs of waters and to all the torrents; perhaps we will find grass and we will save the horses and the shemules, and we will not be deprived of the animals.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ahab said unto Obadiah: 'Go through the land, unto all the springs of water, and unto all the brooks; peradventure we may find grass and save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Achaab said to Abdiu, Come, and let us go through the land, and to the fountains of water, and to the brooks, if by any means we may find grass, and may save the horses and mules, and so they will not perish from the tents. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elijah Confronts Ahab…4for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.) 5Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go throughout the land to every spring and every valley. Perhaps we will find grass to keep the horses and mules alive so that we will not have to destroy any livestock.” 6So they divided the land to explore. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself.… Cross References Genesis 41:54-57 the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt. / When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” / When the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. ... Genesis 42:1-2 When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you staring at one another?” / “Look,” he added, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.” 2 Kings 6:25 So there was a great famine in Samaria. Indeed, they besieged the city so long that a donkey’s head sold for eighty shekels of silver, and a quarter cab of dove’s dung sold for five shekels of silver. 2 Kings 7:3-4 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” Jeremiah 14:1-6 This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: / “Judah mourns and her gates languish. Her people wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. / The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; their jars return empty. They are ashamed and humiliated; they cover their heads. ... Ezekiel 4:16-17 Then He told me, “Son of man, I am going to cut off the supply of food in Jerusalem. They will anxiously eat bread rationed by weight, and in despair they will drink water by measure. / So they will lack food and water; they will be appalled at the sight of one another wasting away in their iniquity. Ezekiel 14:13 “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, Amos 4:6-8 “I afflicted all your cities with cleanness of teeth and all your towns with lack of bread, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. / “I also withheld the rain from you when the harvest was three months away. I sent rain on one city but withheld it from another. One field received rain; another without rain withered. / People staggered from city to city for water to drink, but they were not satisfied; yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. Haggai 1:10-11 Therefore, on account of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth has withheld its crops. / I have summoned a drought on the fields and on the mountains, on the grain, new wine, and oil, and on whatever the ground yields, on man and beast, and on all the labor of your hands.” Luke 4:25 But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land. James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops. Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Treasury of Scripture And Ahab said to Obadiah, Go into the land, to all fountains of water, and to all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. grass Psalm 104:14 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; Jeremiah 14:5,6 Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass… Joel 1:18 How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate. Jump to Previous Ahab Alive Animals Beasts Brooks Find Fountains Grass Horses Kill Lose Mules Obadiah Peradventure Perhaps Save Springs Valleys WaterJump to Next Ahab Alive Animals Beasts Brooks Find Fountains Grass Horses Kill Lose Mules Obadiah Peradventure Perhaps Save Springs Valleys Water1 Kings 18 1. In the extremity of famine Elijah, sent to Ahab, meets good Obadiah9. Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah 17. Elijah, reproving Ahab, by fire from heaven convinces Baal's prophets 41. Elijah, by prayer obtaining rain, follows Ahab to Jezreel Then Ahab said to Obadiah Ahab, the seventh king of Israel, is depicted as a ruler who led Israel into idolatry, primarily through his marriage to Jezebel. Obadiah, his servant, is a devout believer in Yahweh, contrasting with Ahab's apostasy. This interaction highlights the tension between faithfulness to God and the political realities of serving a corrupt king. Obadiah's role is significant as he secretly protected the prophets of the Lord, showing his commitment to God despite his position in Ahab's court. Go throughout the land to every spring and every valley Perhaps we will find grass to keep the horses and mules alive so that we will not have to destroy any livestock Persons / Places / Events 1. AhabThe king of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into sin. 2. Obadiah A devout believer in the Lord who served in Ahab's court. He feared the Lord greatly and protected the prophets of God. 3. Springs and Valleys These are the locations Ahab instructed Obadiah to search for grass. They represent the natural resources of the land, which were scarce due to the drought. 4. Livestock The animals that were essential for transportation, agriculture, and military strength. Their survival was crucial for the kingdom's economy and defense. 5. Drought A severe drought was afflicting the land, a direct consequence of Israel's disobedience and idolatry, as prophesied by Elijah. Teaching Points Dependence on GodThe drought serves as a reminder of our dependence on God for provision. In times of scarcity, we must turn to Him rather than rely solely on human efforts. Faithfulness in Difficult Times Obadiah's role in Ahab's court shows that one can remain faithful to God even in ungodly environments. We are called to be lights in dark places. Consequences of Disobedience The drought was a direct result of Israel's idolatry. Our actions have consequences, and turning away from God leads to spiritual and sometimes physical drought. Stewardship of Resources Ahab's concern for the livestock highlights the importance of stewardship. We are called to wisely manage the resources God has entrusted to us. Seeking God's Will In times of crisis, we should seek God's will and direction, trusting that He will provide a way through the challenges we face.Verse 5. - And Ahab said [had said] unto Obadiah, Go into [Heb. in] the land, unto all fountains [Heb. places of fountains. Cf. with מַעְיָן from מָאור עַיִן from אור etc.] of water, and unto all brooks [wadies; see on 1 Kings 17:3]: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive [It has been inferred from Ahab's concern for his stud that he viewed the sufferings of his subjects with comparative indifference, or at least regarded them as of altogether secondary importance. But this is a too hasty conclusion. His subjects were, for the most part, as well able to find water for themselves as he was for them, and he might safely trust to their instinct of self preservation to do their best to meet the emergency. But the dumb cattle, con. fined to the stall, could not act for themselves. Hence this expedition in search of fodder], that we lose not all the beasts. [Marg. that we cut not ourselves off from, etc. But this rendering, and still more that of the text, misinterprets the force of the Hiphil נַקְרִית. The literal translation is, "That we may not have to cut off from (i.e., a portion of, מִן partitive, as in ver. 13 below, מגְּבִיאֵי). What Ahab means is that, unless they soon find fodder, they will have to slaughter a portion of their animals. So Bahr, Und nicht von dem Vieh (einen Theil) umbringen mussen. Similarly Keil.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Ahabאַחְאָב֙ (’aḥ·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 256: Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Obadiah, עֹ֣בַדְיָ֔הוּ (‘ō·ḇaḏ·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5662: Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites “Go לֵ֤ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk throughout the land בָּאָ֙רֶץ֙ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every spring מַעְיְנֵ֣י (ma‘·yə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4599: A fountain, a source and וְאֶ֖ל (wə·’el) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every valley. הַנְּחָלִ֑ים (han·nə·ḥā·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft Perhaps אוּלַ֣י ׀ (’ū·lay) Adverb Strong's 194: Perhaps we will find נִמְצָ֣א (nim·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present grass חָצִ֗יר (ḥā·ṣîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2682: Green grass, herbage to keep the horses ס֣וּס (sūs) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) and mules וָפֶ֔רֶד (wā·p̄e·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6505: A mule alive וּנְחַיֶּה֙ (ū·nə·ḥay·yeh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 2421: To live, to revive so that we will not וְל֥וֹא (wə·lō·w) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have to destroy נַכְרִ֖ית (naḵ·rîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant any livestock.? מֵהַבְּהֵמָֽה׃ (mê·hab·bə·hê·māh) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal Links 1 Kings 18:5 NIV1 Kings 18:5 NLT 1 Kings 18:5 ESV 1 Kings 18:5 NASB 1 Kings 18:5 KJV 1 Kings 18:5 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 18:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 18:5 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 18:5 French Bible 1 Kings 18:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 18:5 Ahab said to Obadiah Go through (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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