1 Kings 19:10
New English Translation
10 He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal[a] to the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies,[b] even though the Israelites have abandoned the covenant they made with you,[c] torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.”[d]
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- 1 Kings 19:10 tn Or “very zealous.” The infinitive absolute preceding the finite verb emphasizes the degree of his zeal and allegiance.
- 1 Kings 19:10 tn Traditionally, “the God of hosts.”
- 1 Kings 19:10 tn Heb “abandoned your covenant.”
- 1 Kings 19:10 tn Heb “and they are seeking my life to take it.”
1 Kings 19:10
New International Version
10 He replied, “I have been very zealous(A) for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant,(B) torn down your altars,(C) and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left,(D) and now they are trying to kill me too.”
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