Elijah
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Information on Elijah
Elijah's story is found in 1 Kings 17-22 and 2 Kings 1-2. Elijah is also mentioned in the New Testament during the Tranfiguration. This is recorded in Matthew 17: 1-9, Mark 9: 1-9, and Luke 9: 28-36. Now for some quick facts:
- Who - Elijah the Tishbite - etymology: Yahweh is my God
- What - Among other things, caused a drought, slaughtered hundreds of priests, and rained fire down from the heavens.
- When - From the reign of King Ahab to the reign of King Ahaziah
- Where - Elijah was born in Tishbe in Gilead. Most of his work was done within Israel.
- Why - For the greater glory of God.
I - Drought Predicted by Elijah
II - Elijah and the Widow
III - Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
IV - Flight to Horeb
V - Call of Elisha
VI - Naboth's Vineyard
VII - Elijah and Ahaziah
VIII - Elijah and the Captains
IX - Elisha Suceeds Elijah
This outline was taken from the New American Bible: School and Church Edition.
This is Peter Paul Reubens's, a famous painter in the late 1500s/early 1600s, The Prophet Elijah Receiving Bread and Water from an Angel.
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Elijah was a very key part of Hebrew salvation history. He helped to rid Israel of false gods and prophets, as well as the kings that supported them. Also, Elijah shows to us the value of perseverence. He kept on plugging away to get rid of false prophets, and to save his own life. Also, God revealed to us that He is always near us. Even if it may not seem that He is there, He is. He wasn't there in an earthquake, but in a small, whispering voice. This helps us to search for God in all things, just as Ignatius did.
My favorite quote for Elijah during this story was:
"It is not I who disturb Israel, but you and your family, by forsaking the commands of the Lord and following the Baals." (1 Kings 18:18)
This is showing Elijah's courage for standing up to those that want him dead. This is a response to King Ahab accusing of Elijah as the "disturber of Israel".
1. What is the etymology of Elijah?
2. What does God provide for Elijah, the widow, and her son for a year?
3. What were the three things that God told Elijah to do in the whispering voice?
4. What was the phrase used to describe what Elijah rained on Ahaziah's men?
5. Who was anointed the sucessor to Elijah?
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These links will take you to other sites for more detailed information on Elijah. Click on them to visit the sites.
- Wikipedia
- Catholic Encyclopedia
- Jewish Virtual Library
Laffey, Alice l., R.S.M. Collegeville Bible Commentary: Volume 9 - First Kings and Seconds Kings. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1970.
The New American Bible, School and Church Edition. Wichita, Kansas: Catholic Bible Publishers, 1970.
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