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#211 | Elijah the Sojourner: A Prophet from the Edge
In this episode, we explore the mysterious origins of Elijah the Tishbite from 1 Kings 17:1, where the prophet first appears without introduction—“Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead.” We dig into the linguistic and conceptual clues embedded in this single verse to uncover what it reveals about Elijah’s background, identity, and calling.
We begin by unpacking the meaning of Elijah’s name, Eliyahu—“My God is Yahweh”—and how it serves as both a declaration of loyalty and a prophetic mission statement during a time of rampant idolatry in Israel. Then we explore what it means that Elijah…
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