“Yes,” Elijah answered. “Go tell your master that I am here.”
King Ahab sent for Obadiah, who was in charge of the king’s palace. (Obadiah was a true follower of the Lord.
While Obadiah was on his way, Elijah met him. Obadiah recognized Elijah, so he bowed down to the ground and said, “Elijah? Is it really you, master?”
Then Obadiah said, “What wrong have I done for you to hand me over to Ahab like this? He will put me to death.
Pay everyone, then, what you owe. If you owe any kind of tax, pay it. Show respect and honor to them all.