Chain Study Through the Bible
Elijah
Trace the theme of Elijah chronologically through Scripture -- from 1 Kings to James.
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Verses
11
Books
5
Old Testament
6
New Testament
32
Sub-topics
The Chain of Elijah Through Scripture
Old Testament5 books
1 Kings
Old Testament20 references1 Kings 9:11-18-- Consolation given
1 Kings 17:2-7-- Persecuted by Ahab
1 Kings 17:1-7-- Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
1 Kings 17:8-16-- By divine direction goes to Zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
1 Kings 17:14-16-- Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath
+ 15 more references
Consolation givenPersecuted by AhabEscapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravensBy divine direction goes to Zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased+15 more
2 Kings
Old Testament5 references2 Kings 1:8-- Personal aspect
2 Kings 1:10-12-- Calls fire down upon the soldiers of Ahaziah
2 Kings 1:2-17-- The death of Ahaziah
2 Kings 2:11-- His translation
2 Kings 9:25-37-- The destruction of Ahab and his house
Personal aspectCalls fire down upon the soldiers of AhaziahThe death of AhaziahHis translation+1 more
1 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference1 Chronicles 8:27-- A Benjamite chief
2 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference2 Chronicles 21:12-15-- The plague sent as a judgment upon the people in the time of Jehoram, king of Israel
Ezra
Old Testament1 referenceEzra 10:21-- 3. A post-exile Jew
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books
Matthew
New Testament4 referencesMatthew 11:14-- Antitype of John the Baptist
Matthew 16:14-- Antitype of John the Baptist
Matthew 17:3,4-- Appears to Jesus at his transfiguration
Matthew 17:10-12-- Antitype of John the Baptist
Antitype of John the BaptistAppears to Jesus at his transfiguration
Mark
New Testament2 referencesMark 9:4-- Appears to Jesus at his transfiguration
Mark 9:12,13-- Antitype of John the Baptist
Appears to Jesus at his transfigurationAntitype of John the Baptist
Luke
New Testament4 referencesLuke 1:17-- Piety
Luke 1:17-- Antitype of John the Baptist
Luke 9:30-- Appears to Jesus at his transfiguration
Luke 9:54-- Calls fire down upon the soldiers of Ahaziah
PietyAntitype of John the BaptistAppears to Jesus at his transfigurationCalls fire down upon the soldiers of Ahaziah
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 1:21-25-- Antitype of John the Baptist
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 11:2-- Piety
James
New Testament2 referencesJames 5:17-- Piety
James 5:17,18-- Causes rain after seven years of drought
PietyCauses rain after seven years of drought
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in 1 Kings and continues through to James, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 5 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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With 32 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Elijah in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
32 aspects of Elijah found in Scripture
1. The Tishbite, a Gileadite and prophet, called ELIAS in the King James Version of the N. T.(0 verses)
Persecuted by Ahab(2 verses)
Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens(1 verse)
By divine direction goes to Zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased(1 verse)
Returns, and sends a message to Ahab(1 verse)
Meets Ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of Baal(1 verse)
Derisively challenges the priests of Baal to offer sacrifices(1 verse)
Kills the prophets of Baal(1 verse)
Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of Jezebel(1 verse)
Fasts for forty days(1 verse)
Despondency and complaints(1 verse)
Consolation given(1 verse)
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 place(1 verse)
Personal aspect(1 verse)
Piety(4 verses)
His translation(1 verse)
Appears to Jesus at his transfiguration(3 verses)
Antitype of John the Baptist(6 verses)
MIRACLES OF(0 verses)
Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath(1 verse)
... and 12 more sub-topics