American Standard Version
And Ahab called Obadiah, who was over the household. (Now Obadiah feared Jehovah greatly:

Young's Literal Translation
and Ahab calleth unto Obadiah, who is over the house -- and Obadiah hath been fearing Jehovah greatly,

1 Kings 18:3 Additional Translations
King James Translators' Notes

Obadiah: Heb. Obadiahu

the governor...: Heb. over his house

And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah {b} feared the LORD greatly:

(b) God had begun to work his fear in his heart, but had not yet brought him to the knowledge which is also required of the godly: that is, to profess his Name openly.

Margin Obadiah

In such a time as the reign of Ahab and Jezebel a believer's true place was by Elijah's side. Obadiah is a warning type of the men of God who adhere to the world while still seeking to serve God. The secret of the Lord, and the power of the Lord were with Elijah, the separated servant. Cf. 2Tim 2:20,21.

Margin feared

See Scofield Note: "Ps 19:9".

1 Kings 18:3 Parallel Commentaries
Ahab Believer Charge Controller Devout Fear Feared Fearing Governor Greatly House Household King's Obadiah Obadi'ah Palace Revered Steward SummonedAhab Believer Charge Controller Devout Fear Feared Fearing Governor Greatly House Household King's Obadiah Obadi'ah Palace Revered Steward SummonedKing James Bible

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