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The narratives of Solomon and Jeroboam, of Elijah and Ahab, have fascinated readers for millennia. Even apart from questions of historical authenticity, they are gripping stories of richly drawn characters caught up in the complex tale of God’s dealings with Israel. This study explores the narrative world created by 1 Kings’ ancient Israelite author: the people who inhabit it, the lives they...

the boy’s death falls upon the one who has been sustaining life: the widow blames Elijah, and Elijah blames Yahweh. As a result, Elijah’s character undergoes a further development. He takes the initiative to confront Yahweh and ask that the boy be restored. When Elijah’s prayer is answered, the development of these motifs reaches its fulfillment. Food and drink are assured, even in the midst of drought and famine, and life is victorious over death. The inclusion in verses 1 and
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