Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: 0900 BC
Birthplace: Tishbe
Died: 0849 BC
Elijah, a Jewish prophet who lived in the 9th century BC in the northern kingdom of Israel during King Ahab’s reign, was renowned for his defense of the worship of the Hebrew God over the Canaanite deity Baal. He was a miracle worker known for performing extraordinary feats such as resurrection and calling down fire from the sky. Elijah also founded a group of prophets known as “the sons of the prophets,” and his disciple Elisha eventually succeeded him as their leader. Across different faiths, Elijah’s predicted return is regarded as a sign of the coming Messiah.
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