Description

The Prophet Elijah came from Thesvi in ​​the region of Gilead and lived in the 9th century BC. century during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah. He was the son of Shobach and belonged to the tribe of Aaron. When he was born, his father saw a divine vision.

Two men dressed in white called him Elias, nailed him to a fire and gave him a flame for food. Then his father went to Jerusalem and described the apparition to the priests. They told him that his son would become a prophet and judge Israel with a double-edged sword and fire.

The Prophet Elijah practiced his prophetic gift for 25 years.