1 Kings 18:15,16

As the Lord of hosts liveth Who commands all creatures in heaven and earth. He mentions this title as his shield, under the protection of which he durst venture to come, and did come, into Ahab's presence; before whom I stand Whom I serve as one of his ministers; I will surely show myself to him to-day For a greater king than he, the Lord of all things, will preserve me. So Obadiah went to meet Ahab The solemn oath of Elijah made him readily obey; as convincing him fully that the prophet seriously intended to see Ahab, which he before suspected he did not. No doubt it was a great surprise to Ahab to hear that Elijah, whom he had so long sought and not found, was now found without seeking.