Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But now you tell me to go to my master and say, ‘Elijah is here.’ New Living Translation And now you say, ‘Go and tell your master, “Elijah is here.”’ English Standard Version And now you say, ‘Go, tell your lord, “Behold, Elijah is here.”’ Berean Standard Bible And now you say, ‘Go tell your master that Elijah is here!’ Berean Literal Bible And you say, ‘Go, tell your master: Behold, Elijah!’ King James Bible And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. New King James Version And now you say, ‘Go, tell your master, “Elijah is here” ’! New American Standard Bible Yet now you are saying, ‘Go, say to your master, “Behold, Elijah is here!”’ NASB 1995 “And now you are saying, ‘Go, say to your master, “Behold, Elijah is here."’ NASB 1977 “And now you are saying, ‘Go, say to your master, “Behold, Elijah is here.”’ Legacy Standard Bible And now you are saying, ‘Go, say to your master, “Behold, Elijah is here.”’ Amplified Bible And now you are saying, ‘Go, tell your master, “Behold, Elijah [is here].”’ Berean Annotated Bible And now you say, ‘Go tell your master that Elijah (my God is YHWH) is here! Christian Standard Bible “Now you say, ‘Go tell your lord, “Elijah is here! ” ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Now you say, ‘Go tell your lord, “Elijah is here!"’ American Standard Version And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. Contemporary English Version Do you really want me to tell him you're here? English Revised Version And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Now you say, 'Tell your master that Elijah is here.' Good News Translation And now you want me to go and tell him that you are here? International Standard Version But now you're saying 'Go tell your master, "Elijah is here!"' NET Bible Now you say, 'Go and say to your master, "Elijah is back."' New Heart English Bible Now you say, 'Go, tell your lord, "Look, Elijah is here."' Webster's Bible Translation And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd now you say, ‘Go tell your master that Elijah is here!’ World English Bible Now you say, ‘Go, tell your lord, “Behold, Elijah is here.”’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand now, you are saying, Go, say to your lord, Behold, Elijah; Berean Literal Bible And you say, ‘Go, tell your master: Behold, Elijah!’ Young's Literal Translation and now, thou art saying, Go, say to thy lord, Lo, Elijah; Smith's Literal Translation And now thou sayest, Go, say to thy lord, Behold Elijah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd now thou sayest to me: Go, and tell thy master: Elias is here. Catholic Public Domain Version And now, you say to me, ‘Go and tell your lord that Elijah is here.’ New American Bible And now you say, ‘Go tell your lord: Elijah is here!’ New Revised Standard Version But now you say, ‘Go, tell your lord that Elijah is here.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd now you say to me, Go, tell your lord, Behold, Elijah is here. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now you say to me: ‘Go say to your Lord, behold, it is Elyah!’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And now thou sayest: Go, tell thy lord: Behold, Elijah is here. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Eliu is here. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elijah Confronts Ahab…10As surely as the LORD your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent someone to search for you. When they said, ‘He is not here,’ he made that kingdom or nation swear that they had not found you. 11And now you say, ‘Go tell your master that Elijah is here!’ 12I do not know where the Spirit of the LORD may carry you off when I leave you. Then when I go and tell Ahab and he does not find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared the LORD from my youth.… Cross References And now you say, 1 Kings 21:20 When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD. 1 Kings 17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!” 1 Kings 22:8 The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. ‘Go tell your master 2 Kings 1:16 And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.” 2 Kings 1:3 But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ 1 Kings 21:18 “Get up and go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who is in Samaria. See, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession of it. that Elijah is here!’ 2 Kings 1:8 “He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king. Matthew 17:3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. 1 Kings 19:2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” 2 Kings 1:9-10 Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’” / Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. 2 Kings 2:15-16 When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. / “Look now,” they said to Elisha, “we your servants have fifty valiant men. Please let them go and search for your master. Perhaps the Spirit of the LORD has taken him up and put him on one of the mountains or in one of the valleys.” “Do not send them,” Elisha replied. 2 Kings 3:13 Elisha, however, said to the king of Israel, “What have we to do with each other? Go to the prophets of your father and of your mother!” “No,” replied the king of Israel, “for it is the LORD who has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab.” 2 Kings 9:31 And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” 2 Chronicles 18:7 The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. Jeremiah 26:20-23 Now there was another man prophesying in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and against this land the same things that Jeremiah did. / King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. … Treasury of Scripture And now you say, Go, tell your lord, Behold, Elijah is here. Go, tell they lord 1 Kings 18:8,14 And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here… Jump to Previous Elijah Eli'jah Go MasterJump to Next Elijah Eli'jah Go Master1 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 And now you say This phrase indicates a continuation of a conversation. The speaker is Obadiah, a devout believer in Yahweh, who is speaking to Elijah. The context is a time of severe drought in Israel, a divine judgment due to the idolatry led by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Obadiah is expressing concern and disbelief at Elijah's command, highlighting the tension and fear present in the political and religious climate of the time. ‘Go tell your master that Elijah is here!’ Persons / Places / Events 1. ElijahA prophet of God known for his boldness and faithfulness. He played a crucial role in challenging the idolatry of Israel and calling the people back to worship Yahweh. 2. Obadiah A devout believer in Yahweh who served in the house of King Ahab. He feared the Lord greatly and protected prophets from Jezebel's persecution. 3. Ahab The king of Israel, known for his wickedness and for leading Israel into idolatry, particularly the worship of Baal, under the influence of his wife, Jezebel. 4. Jezebel The wife of King Ahab, notorious for promoting the worship of Baal and persecuting the prophets of Yahweh. 5. Israel The northern kingdom during a time of spiritual decline, marked by widespread idolatry and apostasy. Teaching Points Courage in FaithElijah's willingness to confront Ahab and declare his presence demonstrates the courage that comes from faith in God. Believers are called to stand firm in their convictions, even in the face of opposition. Divine Appointment Obadiah's encounter with Elijah was not by chance but a divine appointment. God orchestrates events in our lives for His purposes, and we should be attentive to His leading. Fear vs. Faith Obadiah's fear of Ahab contrasts with Elijah's boldness. This highlights the struggle between fear and faith that believers often face. Trusting in God's sovereignty can help us overcome fear. The Role of a Messenger Obadiah was tasked with delivering a message to Ahab. As Christians, we are also called to be messengers of God's truth, sharing the gospel with those around us. Preparation for Confrontation Elijah's command to Obadiah to announce his presence to Ahab was a precursor to the confrontation on Mount Carmel. Spiritual preparation and reliance on God are essential when facing challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 18:11?2. How does 1 Kings 18:11 demonstrate Elijah's obedience to God's command? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from 1 Kings 18:11? 4. How does Elijah's courage in 1 Kings 18:11 inspire your faith journey? 5. What other biblical figures showed similar obedience as Elijah in 1 Kings 18:11? 6. How can you apply Elijah's example of faithfulness in your daily life? 7. What is the significance of Elijah's command in 1 Kings 18:11? 8. How does 1 Kings 18:11 reflect God's authority over prophets? 9. Why does Obadiah fear Elijah's request in 1 Kings 18:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 18? 11. Where did the taken one go? 12. What role does Elijah play in the end times? 13. 1 Kings 11:9-10 - Why does God punish Solomon for foreign marriages here when other biblical figures also intermarried without similar consequences? 14. How does 1 Kings 19 fit with other biblical accounts of Elijah and the broader historical context, considering potential timeline or narrative discrepancies? (1 Kings 19) What Does 1 Kings 18:11 Mean And now you sayObadiah reacts to Elijah’s instruction with a blend of shock and dread: “And now you say…” (1 Kings 18:11). • The phrase reveals instant tension. Obadiah has just explained how Ahab “has searched for you in every nation and kingdom” (v. 10), requiring oaths that Elijah could not be found. • Obadiah’s personal stakes are high. He “feared the LORD greatly” (v. 3) and had risked his life hiding the prophets, yet he also served in Ahab’s court. Standing between two worlds, he voices the concern that obedience to Elijah might cost him everything—much like Esther faced in Esther 4:11–16. • The scene underscores that even faithful believers sometimes wrestle with fear when God’s commands collide with earthly danger (cf. Acts 9:13–16, where Ananias hesitates before visiting Saul). Go tell your master Elijah’s directive is plain: deliver the message to Ahab. • “Your master” highlights Obadiah’s earthly authority. Romans 13:1 reminds us God establishes rulers, yet Acts 5:29 teaches that obedience to God surpasses all. Obadiah must weigh both truths. • Similar moments appear in Scripture: – Nathan stands before David with a hard word from God (2 Samuel 12:1–7). – Samuel tells Eli everything despite fear (1 Samuel 3:15–18). – John the Baptist confronts Herod (Mark 6:17–20). • Elijah’s command is not a suggestion. Prophets speak for the LORD, and their words carry divine authority (Deuteronomy 18:18–19). Obadiah’s response will prove where his ultimate allegiance lies. that Elijah is here! The heart of the message is Elijah’s presence: God’s prophet has returned. • After three and a half years of drought (James 5:17), Elijah’s reappearance signals that God is about to act decisively. Verse 15 clarifies: “Elijah replied, ‘As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives… I will present myself to Ahab today.’” • In Scripture, the arrival of a prophet often precedes a turning point: Moses before Pharaoh (Exodus 5:1), Nathan before David (2 Samuel 12:7), and later John the Baptist announcing Jesus (John 1:6–7). • “Elijah is here” ultimately foreshadows the greater Elijah figure, fulfilled in John the Baptist (Malachi 4:5; Matthew 11:14). God’s pattern is consistent: He sends a herald before unleashing judgment or blessing. • For Ahab, the words mean accountability. No longer can he hide behind Baal worship or blame the prophet for trouble (see v. 17). The living God confronts him through His servant. summary 1 Kings 18:11 captures Obadiah’s conflicted heart as he repeats Elijah’s daunting instruction. Each clause reveals a layer of tension: surprise, submission, and the announcement of prophetic presence. The verse reminds believers that obedience often feels risky, yet God’s word carries both authority and assurance. When Elijah appears, droughts end, idols are exposed, and hearts must choose whom they will serve. Verse 11. - And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. [Heb. Behold, Elijah. Obadiah echoes the words of ver. 8.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And nowוְעַתָּ֖ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time you אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you say, אֹמֵ֑ר (’ō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Go לֵ֛ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk tell אֱמֹ֥ר (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say your master [that] לַאדֹנֶ֖יךָ (la·ḏō·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller Elijah אֵלִיָּֽהוּ׃ (’ê·lî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 452: Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites is here!’ הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! 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