1 Kings 18:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD,”
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“and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Ahab called Obadiah, who was over the household. (Now Obadiah feared Jehovah greatly:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and Ahab calleth unto Obadiah, who <FI>is<Fi> over the house--and Obadiah hath been fearing Jehovah greatly,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Kings 18:3 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 22:12“Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.”
- Genesis 24:2So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
- Genesis 24:10Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim.
- Genesis 39:4Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
- Genesis 39:9No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”
- Genesis 41:40You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”
- Genesis 42:18and on the third day he said to them, “I fear God. So do this and you will live:
- 1 Kings 16:9However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him.
- 1 Kings 18:12I 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.
- 2 Kings 4:1Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!”
- Nehemiah 5:15The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people, but I did not do this because of my fear of God.
- Nehemiah 7:2Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.
- Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
- Proverbs 14:26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
- Malachi 3:16At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
- Matthew 10:28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
- Matthew 25:17Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
- Acts 10:2He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
- Acts 10:35but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
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