Facts About Elijah—A simple list
The Prophet Elijah
The acts of Elijah are found in (1Kings 17-22, 2Kings 1-2).
A prophet in Israel after the kingdom divided.
Named Elias in the King James New Testament.
A “Tishbite” (thought to mean that he came from Tishbeh in Gilead).
Contemporary with the kings of Judah named
Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jehoram.
Contemporary with the kings of Israel named
Ahab, Ahaziah, Jehoram.
Dealt with Israel's king Ahab and his wife Jezebel.
Exposed and killed the prophets of Baal.
Meets with God on Horeb (Mount Sinai).
Called upon Elisha to follow him.
Brought death upon Ahaziah king of Israel (2Kings 1).
And upon Jehoram king of Judah (2Chronicles 21).
Like Enoch of old, Elijah did not die as men normally do, but was taken by God into heaven.
Taken up into heaven in a whirlwind.
Elijah experienced and performed many miracles.
Paul uses him as an illustration (Romans 11:1-5).
James does too (James 5:16-18).
John the baptizer likened to him
(Malachi 4:5, Matthew 11:12-14, Luke 1:17).
Appeared when Jesus was transfigured (Matthew 17).
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