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An All-Consuming Search
Obadiah's words reveal the sheer scale of King Ahab's hunt for Elijah. Commentators note that while the phrase "no nation or kingdom" is likely an exaggeration, Ahab used all his political influence to search for Elijah in neighboring lands, even demanding oaths from them. This demonstrates the extreme animosity the monarchy held for God's prophet.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 18:10
18th Century
Theologian
There is no nation ... - This is expressed in the style of Eastern hyperbole. What Obadiah means is this: among the nations and kingdoms ove…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 18:10
19th Century
Bishop
There is no nation. —This unremitting search—implying perhaps some supremacy or authority over neighbouring kingd…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 18:10
17th Century
Pastor
As the Lord your God lives. Which is the form of an oath he thought fit to make, to ascertain the truth of what he was ab…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 18:1–16
17th Century
Minister
The severest judgments, by themselves, will not humble or change the hearts of sinners; nothing, except the blood of Jesus Christ, can atone for th…