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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:16

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him, etc.] That Elijah was in such a place, and had desired him to inform him of it, and was ready to appear before him that day wherever he pleased; for upon the prophet’s oath Obadiah was entirely satisfied, and was in no fear of delivering the message: and Ahab went to meet Elijah; though perhaps the bold message of the prophet might make him fear he had something to say to him not very agreeable.
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