Elijah the Prophet in the Bible — Fire from Heaven and the Still Small Voice
Elijah the Tishbite stood alone against 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, called fire from heaven, then fled in fear and despair to a cave — where God met him not in the fire or earthquake, but in a still small voice. His story is a powerful testimony to the humanity of God's prophets. Below are 7 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.
What does the Bible say about elijah?
Who is Elijah in the Bible? Prophet of fire, enemy of Baal worship, and the man who never died — Elijah's ministry on Mount Carmel and his encounter with God in the still small voice are among the most dramatic in Scripture.
7 Bible Verses About Elijah (KJV)
“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.”
1 Kings 18:21 KJV Read 1 Kings chapter 18 →
“And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.”
1 Kings 19:12 KJV — The Heavens Declare the Glory of God Read 1 Kings chapter 19 →
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
1 Kings 18:36 KJV Read 1 Kings chapter 18 →
“But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.”
1 Kings 19:4 KJV — The Heavens Declare the Glory of God Read 1 Kings chapter 19 →
“Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.”
James 5:17 KJV Read James chapter 5 →
“And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.”
Matthew 17:3 KJV Read Matthew chapter 17 →
“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:”
Malachi 4:5 KJV Read Malachi chapter 4 →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elijah in the Bible
- What does the Bible say about elijah?
- Elijah the Tishbite stood alone against 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, called fire from heaven, then fled in fear and despair to a cave — where God met him not in the fire or earthquake, but in a still small voice. His story is a powerful testimony to the humanity of God's prophets. Key KJV passages: 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 19:4, James 5:17.
- What are the best Bible verses about elijah?
- The most important KJV passages on elijah include: 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 19:4, James 5:17. Read all 7 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
- Where in the Bible does it talk about elijah?
- The Bible addresses elijah throughout both Testaments. Key references include 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 19:4, James 5:17, Matthew 17:3, Malachi 4:5. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
- What does the New Testament say about elijah?
- New Testament scriptures on elijah: James 5:17, Matthew 17:3. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
- What does the Old Testament say about elijah?
- Old Testament scriptures on elijah: 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 19:4. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
- How do I study Bible verses about elijah?
- The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 7 passages on elijah at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.
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