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1 Kings 18:15

1 Kings 18:15 is verse 15 of 1 Kings chapter 18, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”

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King James Version

And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.

World English Bible

Elijah said, “As Yahweh of Armies lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.”

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1 Kings 18:13–17 · Berean Standard Bible

13 Was it not reported to my lord what I did when Jezebel slaughtered the prophets of the LORD? I hid a hundred prophets of the LORD, fifty men per cave, and I provided them with food and water.

14 And now you say, ‘Go tell your lord that Elijah is here!’ He will kill me!”

15 Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”

16 So Obadiah went to inform Ahab, who went to meet Elijah.

17 When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?”

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

1 Kings 18:10

As 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.

Hebrews 6:16

Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.

Hebrews 6:17

So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.

Genesis 2:1

Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

Deuteronomy 4:19

When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.

Job 25:3

Can His troops be numbered? On whom does His light not rise?

Psalms 24:8

Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

Psalms 24:9

Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

Psalms 24:10

Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah

Psalms 103:21

Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.

Psalms 148:2

Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.

Psalms 148:3

Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.

Isaiah 6:3

And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Jeremiah 8:2

They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground.

Luke 2:13

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

1 Kings 17:1

Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD lives—the God of Israel before whom I stand—there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”

Deuteronomy 1:38

Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land.

Luke 1:19

“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Isaiah 51:8

For the moth will devour them like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will last forever, My salvation through all generations.”

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