44. The seventh time he returned and said, “I saw a little cloud no bigger than a man's hand, coming up from the sea.”Elijah ordered his servant, “Go to King Ahab and tell him to get into his chariot and go back home before the rain stops him.”
45. In a little while the sky was covered with dark clouds, the wind began to blow, and heavy rain began to fall. Ahab got into his chariot and started back to Jezreel.
46. The power of the Lord came on Elijah; he fastened his clothes tight round his waist and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.