1 Kings 18:15

18:15 But Elijah said, “As certainly as the Lord who rules over all 1  lives (whom I serve), 2  I will make an appearance before him today.”

1 Kings 17:1

Elijah Visits a Widow in Sidonian Territory

17:1 Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As certainly as the Lord God of Israel lives (whom I serve), 3  there will be no dew or rain in the years ahead unless I give the command.” 4 

1 tn Traditionally, “the Lord of Hosts.”

2 tn Heb “(before whom I stand).”

3 tn Heb “before whom I stand.”

4 tn Heb “except at the command of my word.”