Elijah (Israelite Prophet) Age, Biography, Family

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Full Name	Elijah
Known As	Eliyahu Hanavi
Description	A zealous Hebrew prophet who championed monotheism and the worship of Yahweh during the reigns of Kings Ahab and Ahaziah in the northern kingdom of Israel. He is remembered for his bold confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and his miraculous deeds. According to biblical tradition, he ascended to heaven alive in a whirlwind and fiery chariot rather than experiencing death, and is believed to revisit earth to help, rescue, and enlighten people.

Miracles Performed	Proclaimed drought for 3.5 years Resurrected widow's son Called fire from heaven on Mount Carmel Ascended to heaven in a whirlwind Brought fire down from the sky to consume sacrifice and altar
Character Traits	Bold and decisive in faith Passionate for God's glory and Israel's repentance Subject to fear and depression despite spiritual victories Zealous opponent of idolatry

Successor	Elisha
Adversaries	King Ahab Queen Jezebel 450 prophets of Baal King Ahaziah

Key Events	Proclaimed drought to King Ahab (1 Kings 17) Hid at Brook Cherith and Zarephath Confronted 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) Fled to Mount Horeb after Jezebel's threat (1 Kings 19) Confronted King Ahaziah, called fire from heaven (2 Kings 1) Passed mantle to Elisha and ascended to heaven (2 Kings 2) Stayed with widow in Zarephath; her jar of flour and jug of oil did not run dry Resurrected widow's son by stretching himself upon the child three times Called fire from heaven to consume his sacrifice while Baal's prophets failed Ordered the seizure and execution of the prophets of Baal at River Kishon Fled to Beersheba and then the wilderness after Jezebel's death threat Journeyed 40 days to Mount Horeb where he encountered God's voice Confronted King Ahaziah and called fire from heaven (2 Kings 1) Passed his mantle to Elisha and ascended to heaven in a whirlwind with a fiery chariot (2 Kings 2)
Ministry Focus	Defending Yahweh worship, opposing Baal worship and idolatry, calling Israel to repentance, performing miracles to demonstrate God's power

Key Events

Proclaimed drought to King Ahab (1 Kings 17)
Hid at Brook Cherith and Zarephath
Confronted 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18)
Fled to Mount Horeb after Jezebel's threat (1 Kings 19)
Confronted King Ahaziah, called fire from heaven (2 Kings 1)
Passed mantle to Elisha and ascended to heaven (2 Kings 2)
Stayed with widow in Zarephath; her jar of flour and jug of oil did not run dry
Resurrected widow's son by stretching himself upon the child three times
Called fire from heaven to consume his sacrifice while Baal's prophets failed
Ordered the seizure and execution of the prophets of Baal at River Kishon
Fled to Beersheba and then the wilderness after Jezebel's death threat
Journeyed 40 days to Mount Horeb where he encountered God's voice
Confronted King Ahaziah and called fire from heaven (2 Kings 1)
Passed his mantle to Elisha and ascended to heaven in a whirlwind with a fiery chariot (2 Kings 2)

Ministry Focus

Defending Yahweh worship, opposing Baal worship and idolatry, calling Israel to repentance, performing miracles to demonstrate God's power

1. Led a school of prophets known as 'sons of the prophets'
2. Fed by ravens during drought
3. Outran Ahab's chariot from Mount Carmel to Jezreel
4. Journeyed 40 days to Mount Horeb after exhaustion
5. Outran Ahab's chariot on a 17-mile trek from Mount Carmel to Jezreel
6. Journeyed more than 75 miles from Jezreel to Beersheba while fleeing Jezebel
7. Experienced profound exhaustion and depression despite his spiritual power
8. Prayed for death under a broom tree in the wilderness
9. Was twice visited by an angel who provided bread and water to sustain him
10. Emphasized monotheism with unprecedented emphasis, declaring there was no reality except the God of Israel
11. His ministry marked the beginning of the end of Baal worship in Israel