His name is the confession he forced at Carmel (1 Kings 18:39).
About
One of the greatest prophets of Israel, he appeared suddenly in the reign of wicked King Ahab. He declared a three-year drought, was fed by ravens, raised a widow's son, challenged 450 prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel and called down fire from heaven, and fled in despair to Horeb where God spoke to him in a still small voice. He was taken to heaven in a whirlwind by a chariot of fire. Malachi predicted his return before the great day of the Lord.
RivalAhaziah (Israel)King of Israel rebuked for inquiring of the god of Ekron
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
1 Kings 17:1
And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.1 Kings 17:1, KJV
1 Kings 18:21
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.1 Kings 18:21, KJV
1 Kings 19:11
And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:1 Kings 19:11, KJV
2 Kings 2:11
And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.2 Kings 2:11, KJV
Malachi 4:5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:Malachi 4:5, KJV
Matthew 17:3
And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.Matthew 17:3, KJV
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