1 Kings 18:41
1 Kings 18:41 in Multiple Translations
And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.”
¶ And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.
Then Elijah said to Ahab, Up! take food and drink, for there is a sound of much rain.
Elijah told Ahab, “Go and eat and drink, for I hear the sound of a heavy rain coming.”
And Eliiah sayde vnto Ahab, Get thee vp, eate and drinke, for there is a sound of much rayne.
And Elijah saith to Ahab, 'Go up, eat and drink, because of the sound of the noise of the shower.'
Elijah said to Ahab, “Get up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.”
And Elijah said to Ahab, Go up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
And Elias said to Achab: Go up, eat, and drink: for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
Then Elijah said to Ahab, “Go and get something to eat and drink. But do it quickly, because it is soon going to rain very hard!”
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1 Kings 18:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
אֵלִיָּ֨הוּ֙
לְ/אַחְאָ֔ב
עֲלֵ֖ה
אֱכֹ֣ל
וּ/שְׁתֵ֑ה
כִּי
ק֖וֹל
הֲמ֥וֹן
הַ/גָּֽשֶׁם
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵלִיָּ֨הוּ֙
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
Elijah
N-proper
לְ/אַחְאָ֔ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
Ahab
Prep | N-proper
עֲלֵ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֱכֹ֣ל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
וּ/שְׁתֵ֑ה
shâthâh
H8354
to drink
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ק֖וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
הֲמ֥וֹן
hâmôwn
H1995
crowd
N-ms
הַ/גָּֽשֶׁם
geshem
H1653
rain
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 18:41
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֵלִיָּ֨הוּ֙
ʼÊlîyâh
H452
"Elijah"
N-proper
Elijah means my God is Jehovah, referring to the famous prophet who lived during King Ahab's reign. He is also the name of two other Israelites mentioned in the Bible. Elijah is known for his bravery and faith in God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Elijah or Eliah = "my God is Jehovah" or "Yah(u) is God" 1) the great prophet of the reign of Ahab 2) Benjamite son of Jeroham 3) a son of Elam with foreign wife during exile 4) a son of Harim, and priest, with foreign wife during exile
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Elijah, Eliah. See also: 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 19:19; Malachi 3:23.
לְ/אַחְאָ֔ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
"Ahab"
Prep | N-proper
Ahab was a king of Israel who lived a long time ago. He was married to a queen named Jezebel and did many bad things. The prophet Jeremiah also wrote about a different man named Ahab.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.29.21; son of: Kolaiah (H6964H) § Ahab = "father's brother" 1) king of Israel, son of Omri, husband of Jezebel 2) false prophet executed by Nebuchadrezzar, time of Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: Ahab. See also: 1 Kings 16:28; 1 Kings 22:40; Jeremiah 29:21.
עֲלֵ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
אֱכֹ֣ל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
וּ/שְׁתֵ֑ה
shâthâh
H8354
"to drink"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.
Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ק֖וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
הֲמ֥וֹן
hâmôwn
H1995
"crowd"
N-ms
Being in a state of turmoil or having a lot of noise is what this Hebrew word means. It can also refer to a large crowd or abundance of something, like in the book of Proverbs where it describes a multitude of people.
Definition: 1) murmur, roar, crowd, abundance, tumult, sound 1a) sound, murmur, rush, roar 1b) tumult, confusion 1c) crowd, multitude 1d) great number, abundance 1e) abundance, wealth
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abundance, company, many, multitude, multiply, noise, riches, rumbling, sounding, store, tumult. See also: Genesis 17:4; Isaiah 33:3; Psalms 37:16.
הַ/גָּֽשֶׁם
geshem
H1653
"rain"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a shower or rain, like a refreshing downpour from the sky. It appears in the Bible to describe weather. In the KJV, it is translated as rain or shower.
Definition: rain, shower
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: rain, shower. See also: Genesis 7:12; Ecclesiastes 11:3; Psalms 68:10.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 18:41
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- 1 Kings 18:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:41
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:41
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 18:41
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
- Sermons on 1 Kings 18:41
Context — The LORD Sends Rain
39When all the people saw this, they fell facedown and said, “The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!”
40Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there.
41And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.”
42So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. 43“Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 18:1 | After a long time, in the third year of the drought, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the face of the earth.” |
| 2 | Ecclesiastes 9:7 | Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works: |
| 3 | 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!” |
| 4 | Acts 27:34 | So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.” |
1 Kings 18:41 Summary
In 1 Kings 18:41, Elijah tells Ahab to go and celebrate because he can hear the sound of heavy rain coming, which is a sign of the Lord's provision and blessing. This is a time of great joy and restoration after the events that just occurred, and it shows that the Lord is a God who cares for His people and provides for them, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:14. Elijah's faith and trust in the Lord are an example to us, and we can learn to trust in the Lord's goodness and provision in our own lives, just like the Israelites did in Exodus 16:4. By trusting in the Lord and being obedient to His commands, we can experience His blessing and provision in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Elijah telling Ahab to 'go up, eat and drink' in 1 Kings 18:41?
Elijah is instructing Ahab to prepare for a time of celebration and provision, as the Lord is about to send rain, demonstrating His power and care for His people, much like He did in Exodus 16:4 and Deuteronomy 11:14.
How does this verse relate to the events that just occurred in 1 Kings 18:40?
The slaughter of the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:40 shows God's judgment on idolatry, and now Elijah's words to Ahab in 1 Kings 18:41 signal a shift towards restoration and blessing, as seen in Isaiah 55:10-13.
What is the 'sound of a heavy rain' that Elijah hears in 1 Kings 18:41?
The 'sound of a heavy rain' is likely a supernatural awareness or faith that Elijah has, trusting in the Lord's promise to send rain, similar to the faith exhibited by the prophets in 1 Samuel 12:18 and Jeremiah 14:22.
How does Ahab's response to Elijah's command reflect his character?
Ahab's decision to 'go up to eat and drink' in 1 Kings 18:42 shows that he is willing to follow Elijah's instructions, but it does not necessarily indicate a full repentance or turning to the Lord, as seen in his actions in 1 Kings 21:25-26 and compared to the repentance of Manasseh in 2 Chronicles 33:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am waiting for the Lord to send 'rain' or provide, and how can I trust in His timing and provision?
- How do I respond to the Lord's instructions and commands in my life, and what are some areas where I need to be more obedient?
- What are some 'prophets of Baal' or idols in my life that I need to 'seize' and 'slaughter', and how can I trust in the Lord's power to help me overcome them?
- In what ways can I, like Elijah, be a vessel for the Lord's power and provision in the lives of those around me, and what are some practical steps I can take to be more faithful and obedient?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 18:41
And Elijah said unto Ahab, get thee up,.... From the brook and valley where the execution of the prophets had been made; either up to his chariot, or to the tent or pavilion erected on the side of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 18:41
And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
Get thee up from the river, where the king and he had been present at the slaughter of Baal’ s priests, to thy tent; which probably was pitched on the side of Carmel. Eat and drink; take comfort, and refresh thyself; for neither the king nor any of the people could have any leisure to eat, being wholly intent upon the decision of the great controversy. There is a sound of abundance of rain; the rain is as certainly and speedily coming, as if I did actually see it, or hear the noise which it makes. God’ s wrath is now appeased, and thou shalt have no cause to repent of this day’ s work.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
1 Kings 18:41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for [there is] a sound of abundance of rain.Ver. 41. Get thee up, eat and drink.] One of the Hebrews saith that Ahab had long fasted, that he might obtain rain of God. The chief cause of God’ s wrath was now removed; he might therefore rejoice and take his repast. For there is a sound of abundance of rain.] We read of Wilfride, bishop of Chichester, that about the year of grace 700 he converted to the faith many pagans in those parts: and a day being appointed for their baptism, they had no sooner received the same, but immediately it rained plentifully, the want whereof had caused a dearth three years before; and that so great, as not only many died daily for hunger, but great numbers joining hand in hand, forty or fifty in a company, threw themselves headlong into the sea. Godw., Catal, p. 465.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
(41) Get thee up, eat and drink.—There seems a touch of scorn in these words. Ahab, remaining passive throughout, had descended to the place of slaughter in the valley, looking on silent—if not unmoved—while the priests, whose worship he had openly or tacitly sanctioned, were slain by hundreds. Now Elijah bade him get up to his palace, taking it for granted that, fresh from that horrible sight, he is yet ready to feast, and rejoice over the approaching removal of the judgment, which alone had told on his shallow nature. The king goes to revel, the prophet to pray.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
Verse 41. Get thee up, eat and drink] It appears most evidently that Ahab and the prophet were now on good terms, and this is a farther evidence that the slaying of the false prophets was by the king's consent.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 18:41
41–46. The prophecy of rain. Elijah awaits its approach on Mount Carmel and then goes to Jezreel (Not in Chronicles) 41. Elijah said unto Ahab] The king had been present through all the events of the day, but had been powerless to stay the slaughter of the false prophets. Ahab was overpowered by what he had seen, and Jezebel was not at hand to prompt him to oppose either the prophet or the people. Get thee up, eat and drink] There was probably preparation made for the king’s refreshment on the top of Carmel, where the offerings had been made, and the words of the prophet apply to Ahab’s return from the Kishon, which was at a lower level. The expression ‘eat and drink’ has been taken by some to be spoken in mockery or uttered as if to one who was callous even after such a scene of butchery. It would rather seem as if Elijah had not yet despaired of Ahab, and was giving the king, who must have been paralysed by the scene, the best advice for his present need, after the long and tragic day. The words may also imply that now there was no longer any fear of want, for the rain was coming at once. Thus they would form a fit introduction for the announcement which follows. for there is a [R.V. the] sound of abundance of rain] The expression is definite in the original.
The LXX. has a very poetical paraphrase ὅτιφωνὴτῶνποδῶντοῦὑετοῦ, ‘for there is the sound of the feet of the rain.’
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 18:41
Get thee up, eat and drink - Ahab had descended the hill-side with Elijah, and witnessed the slaughter of the priests.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41
THE GREAT STORM, 1 Kings 18:41-46. 41. Eat and drink — On the mountain, near the place of the contest, probably a great feast was spread, and had been waiting some time the result of the conflict.
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