ELIJAH. 1. The Tishbite, a Gileadite and prophet, called Elias in the authorized version of the N.T. Persecuted by Ahab, 1 Kin. 17:2–7; 18:7–10. Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens, 1 Kin. 17:1–7. By divine direction goes to Zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculously increased, 1 Kin. 17:8–16. Returns, and sends a message to Ahab, 1 Kin. 18:1–16. Meets Ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of Baal, 1 Kin. 18:17–20. Derisively challenges the priests of Baal to offer sacrifices, 1 Kin. 18:25–29. Slays the prophets of Baal, 1 Kin. 18:40. Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of Jezebel, 1 Kin. 19:1–18. Fasts forty days, 1 Kin. 19:8. Despondency and complaining of, 1 Kin. 19:10, 14. Consolation given to, 1 Kin. 19:11–18. Flees to the wilderness of Damascus; directed to anoint Hazael king over Syria, Jehu king over Israel, and Elisha to be a prophet in his own stead, 1 Kin. 19:9–21. Personal aspect of, 2 Kin. 1:8. Piety of, 1 Kin. 19:10, 14; Luke 1:17; Rom. 11:2; Jas. 5:17. His translation, 2 Kin. 2:11. Appears to Jesus at his transfiguration, Matt. 17:3, 4; Mark 9:4; Luke 9:30. Ante-type of John the Baptist, Matt. 11:14; 16:14; 17:10–12; Mark 9:12, 13; Luke 1:17; John 1:21–25.