5. Ahab told Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs and valleys. Maybe we can find some grazing areas so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to kill some of the animals.”
6. They divided up the land between them; Ahab went one way and Obadiah went the other.
7. As Obadiah was traveling along, Elijah met him. When he recognized him, he fell facedown to the ground and said, “Is it really you, my master, Elijah?”
8. He replied, “Yes, go and say to your master, ‘Elijah is back.’”
9. Obadiah said, “What sin have I committed that you are ready to hand your servant over to Ahab for execution?