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Who Was Elijah?
In short
Elijah was a bold prophet who stood alone against the prophets of Baal and called Israel back to the true God. God answered him with fire, and cared for him when he was afraid and exhausted.
In his lowest moment, Elijah heard God not in wind or earthquake or fire, but in a still small voice.
“And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.”
1 Kings 19:12 · King James Version (public domain)
Elijah at a glance
| Name | Elijah |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | 1 & 2 Kings |
| Key passage on this page | 1 Kings 19:12 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Job 4:16
- Zechariah 4:6
- Deuteronomy 4:33
- Deuteronomy 4:11-12
- Job 33:7
- Exodus 34:6
- Genesis 15:17
- Exodus 3:2
- Hebrews 12:29
- Acts 2:2
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Elijah in the Bible?
Elijah appears in 1 & 2 Kings. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside 1 Kings 19:12?
Readers most often set it next to Job 4:16, Zechariah 4:6, Deuteronomy 4:33, Deuteronomy 4:11-12.
Why does Elijah matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Elijah is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Elijah more than we can. We bring you Elijah, 1 & 2 Kings. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read the key passage, 1 Kings 19:12, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Elijah's story says about God, not only about Elijah.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read the story of Elijah
You can read the story of Elijah in 1 & 2 Kings on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
