And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:
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Glossary
- Ahab Person
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Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.
- Obadiah Person
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Servant of the Lord. (1. ) An Israelite who was chief in the household of King Ahab ( 1 Kings 18:3 ).