At that time Obadiah was in charge of Ahab's palace, but he faithfully worshiped the Lord. In fact, when Jezebel was trying to kill the Lord's prophets, Obadiah hid 100 of them in two caves and gave them food and water. Ahab sent for Obadiah

As Obadiah was walking along, he met Elijah. Obadiah recognized him, bowed down, and asked, “Elijah, is it really you?”

Obadiah replied: King Ahab would kill me if I told him that. And I haven't even done anything wrong.

Obadiah left and told Ahab where to find Elijah. Ahab went to meet Elijah,