1)

Why did Achav call to Ovadyah?

1.

Malbim: He put to his heart the suffering of Yisrael and the evil of his deeds. He called Ovadyah to take counsel.

2)

Why did Achav, an idolater, appoint a Tzadik over his house?

1.

Malbim: Achav saw Hashem's punishment; he appointed a Tzadik so his merit would help; he wanted Lehislonen 1 in his merit.

1

Presumably, this is a printing mistake; the text should say Lehisgonen (to be protected). (PF)

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