The Story of Elijah in the Bible🔥 A Life Full of Adventure and Faith

The story of Elijah in the Bible is one that is full of adventure and faith. He was a prophet who performed many miracles, including bringing fire down from heaven. He was also able to raise the dead and calm storms. His life was full of exciting events, and his faith never wavered even when things were tough. The story of Elijah is found in the Old Testament, in the books of 1 and 2 Kings. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing prophet, be sure to read on!

Some Major Stories in the Life of the Prophet Elijah

• Elijah is called by God to be a prophet
• Elijah performs many miracles, including bringing fire down from heaven and raising the dead
• Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a duel on Mount Carmel
• Elijah flees from Queen Jezebel and hides in a cave
• Elijah is taken up into heaven in a whirlwind
• Elijah preaches to the people of Israel and performs miracles
• Elijah is taken up into heaven in a whirlwind
• The people of Israel turn back to God after Elijah’s death

Bible Verses about Elijah the Prophet

James 5:17 ESV

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth.

2 Kings 2:11 ESV

And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

Luke 1:17 ESV

And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.”

Matthew 17:11 ESV

He answered, “Elijah does come, and he will restore all things.

1 Kings 17:1-7 ESV

Now Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” And the word of the Lord came to him: “Depart from here and turn eastward and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” So he went and did according to the word of the Lord. He went and lived by the brook Cherith that is east of the Jordan. …

1 Kings 18:25-29 ESV

Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first, for you are many, and call upon the name of your god, but put no fire to it.” And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no voice, and no one answered. And they limped around the altar that they had made. And at noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud, for he is a god. Either he is musing, or he is relieving himself, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.” And they cried aloud and cut themselves after their custom with swords and lances, until the blood gushed out upon them. And as midday passed, they raved on until the time of the offering of the oblation, but there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention.

1 Kings 19:9-21 ESV

There he came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” …

2 Kings 1:10-12 ESV

But Elijah answered the captain of fifty, “If I am a man of God, let fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty.” Then fire came down from heaven and consumed him and his fifty. Again the king sent to him another captain of fifty men with his fifty. And he answered and said to him, “O man of God, this is the king’s order, ‘Come down quickly!’” But Elijah answered them, “If I am a man of God, let fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty.” Then the fire of God came down from heaven and consumed him and his fifty.

2 Kings 1:8 ESV

They answered him, “He wore a garment of hair, with a belt of leather about his waist.” And he said, “It is Elijah the Tishbite.”

Mark 9:4 ESV

And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Mark 9:12 ESV

And he said to them, “Elijah does come first to restore all things. And how is it written of the Son of Man that he should suffer many things and be treated with contempt?

Luke 9:30 ESV

And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah,

Matthew 11:14 ESV

And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come.

2 Kings 2:1-25 ESV

Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. And the sons of the prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take away your master from over you?” And he said, “Yes, I know it; keep quiet.” Elijah said to him, “Elisha, please stay here, for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take away your master from over you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know it; keep quiet.” …

2 Chronicles 21:12-15 ESV

And a letter came to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, “Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father, ‘Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah, but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel and have enticed Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom, as the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also you have killed your brothers, of your father’s house, who were better than yourself, behold, the Lord will bring a great plague on your people, your children, your wives, and all your possessions, and you yourself will have a severe sickness with a disease of your bowels, until your bowels come out because of the disease, day by day.’”

1 Kings 18:36-38 ESV  

And at the time of the offering of the oblation, Elijah the prophet came near and said, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you have turned their hearts back.” Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.

1 Kings 19:1-21 ESV

Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” Then he was afraid, and he arose and ran for his life and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” And he lay down and slept under a broom tree. And behold, an angel touched him and said to him, “Arise and eat.” …

Malachi 4:5 ESV

“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes.

Bible Study References

• Read more scripture quotes and biblical reference on the prophet Elijah
• Read the Wikipedia article about the Prophet Elijah
• Download a Sunday School Lesson about Elijah

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Overview of the Life of Elijah

Elijah was a prophet in the ancient kingdom of Israel. He was known for his powerful speeches and miracles. He was also a fierce opponent of the worship of false gods.

One of Elijah’s most famous exploits was when he challenged the prophets of the god Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel. Elijah called on God to send fire from heaven to consume a sacrifice that he had prepared. The prophets of Baal couldn’t get their god to answer their prayers, but Elijah’s God did. The people of Israel saw this and they turned away from the worship of false gods and back to the worship of the one true God.

Elijah was taken up into heaven in a whirlwind, and his spirit continued to live on in the prophets who came after him. His life was a testimony to the power of God and His love for His people.

Elijah’s story is an inspiration to all who believe in the one true God. May we all have the courage to stand up for our beliefs, as Elijah did. Amen.