DEPRESSED AT WHAT APPEARED TO BE FAILURE ELIJAH FLEES TO THE MOUNTAIN
OF GOD IN HOREB (SINAI) AND IS SUSTAINED AND RECOMMISSIONED BY YHWH (1
KINGS 19:1).
Exultant because the battle appeared almost won, and, with King Ahab
surely now convinced, Elijah probably felt safe back in Jezreel, but
he was... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CALL OF ELISHA (1 KINGS 19:19).
In obedience to YHWH's command Elijah then went to seek out Elisha as
his successor. Arriving at the field where Elisha was ploughing he
threw his robe over him. Elisha would know immediately what that
signified. He was being called into his service by Elijah, to... [ Continue Reading ]