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Prophet to northern Israel
Elijah
Divided Kingdom · c. 870 BC
Life
Confronted Ahab and Jezebel, called down fire on Mt. Carmel, fed by ravens, and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind.
Confronted Ahab and Baal on Carmel; taken up in a whirlwind.
Key Facts
- Drought announced
- Widow of Zarephath
- Mt. Carmel — fire from heaven
- Cave at Horeb — 'still small voice'
- Taken in whirlwind
Why this matters
Forerunner imagery — John the Baptist came 'in the spirit and power of Elijah.'