1 Kings 19:14
ContextNETBible | He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal 1 to the Lord, the sovereign God, 2 even though the Israelites have abandoned the agreement they made with you, 3 torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.” 4 |
XREF | De 29:25; De 31:20; 1Ki 19:9,10; Ps 78:37; Isa 1:4; Isa 62:1,6,7; Jer 22:9; Da 11:30; Ho 6:7; Heb 8:9 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Or “very zealous.” The infinitive absolute preceding the finite verb emphasizes the degree of his zeal and allegiance. 2 tn Traditionally, “the God of hosts.” 3 tn Heb “abandoned your covenant.” 4 tn Heb “and they are seeking my life to take it.” |