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).