a prophet recorded in the books of Kings known for performing miracles and challenging the priests of Ba'al to a contest on Mount Carmel. The Tanakh does not record his death but reports that he ascended into heaven.
Elijah (Hebrew: Eliyahu) prophesied during the reign of King Ahab in the northern kingdom of Israel. King Ahab, under the influence of Queen Jezebel, was hostile to Elijah.
According to the book of malachi, Elijah will be a harbinger of the messiah. Elijah's appointed successor was elisha.
