Podcast
History of the kingdom of Israel. Revolt of the northern tribes. Appearance of Elijah at a moment of crisis.
Elijah and Elisha as prophets with the same mission. Unique stature of Elijah among the prophets. Elisha as his chief heir.
Elisha recognized as the successor of Elijah. His first miracles. The shared ministry of Elijah and Elisha.
Elijah taken up into heaven by a whirlwind. Comparison with similar figures such as Enoch and Mary.
Elijah commanded to prophesy the death of Ahaziah. Fate of the soldiers sent to arrest him.
The sin of Jehoshaphat. Ahaziah, injured, prays to Beelzebub.
Battle at Ramoth-Gilead. Disguise and death of Ahab. Vessels of wrath.
Jehoshaphat and Ahab summon prophets before battle. Oracles and arrest of Micaiah.
Elijah sent to accuse Ahab. Ahab’s gesture of repentance. League against Assyria.
The plot against Naboth. Jezebel’s involvement. Corruption of the judicial process.