Elijah
Who is Elijah? An Old Testament prophet remembered for his bold stand and his miracles. Read the key chapters now.
Elijah is a prophet described in the books of Kings in the Old Testament. His bold stand, the moment he fell into despair and the reminder that he was not alone make him a very human and striking figure. The chapters below show his courage, his weariness and his comforting. Each link takes you straight to the reading page.
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- 1 Kings 17
- 1 Kings 18
A chapter recounting the dramatic confrontation in which the prophet Elijah stands alone against many opponents on Mount Carmel — a tense scene testing which power is real.
- 1 Kings 19
- 2 Kings 2
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In which book does Elijah appear?
Elijah's story is told mainly in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings.