Elijah
the prophet of the fiery chariot
Who was Elijah?
- A prophet from Tishbe in Gilead. He announced a drought, and on Mount Carmel he showed that the Lord is God. 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 18:36-39
- He called Elisha to be his successor. He went up to heaven in a whirlwind, with a chariot of fire. 1 Kings 19:16, 19; 2 Kings 2:11
- He appeared with Moses, talking with Jesus, at the Transfiguration. Jesus said that John the Baptist was the Elijah who was to come. Matthew 17:3; Matthew 11:14
What the Bible says
1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 18:36-39
And Elias the Thesbite of the inhabitants of Galaad said to Achab: As the Lord liveth the God of Israel, in whose sight I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to the words of my mouth.
1 Kings 19:16, 19; 2 Kings 2:11
16And thou shalt anoint Jehu the son of Namsi to be king over Israel: and Eliseus the son of Saphat, of Abelmeula, thou shalt anoint to be prophet in thy room. 19And Elias departing from thence, found Eliseus the son of Saphat, ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen: and he was one of them that were ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen: and when Elias came up to him, he cast his mantle upon him.
Matthew 17:3; Matthew 11:14
And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with him.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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