1 Kings 18:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 18:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here]; and he will slay me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here]; and he will slay me.
1 Kings 18:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here]; and he will slay me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And now thou sayest, go tell my lord, behold, Elijah [is here]: and he shall slay me.] That is, should he carry such a message to him, and Elijah should be removed elsewhere, and not to be found.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and he shall slay me: Mat 10:28 3 Kings (1 Kings) 18:15”
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