The Bible In Paintings: ELIJAH RUNS FROM AHAB & JEZEBEL

[InkStone]

“He got out to the end of his faith, having exercised all of it, and became in his own power overwhelmed, exhausted and depressed.”
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Well said Dan. Some of us have been there...
I marvel at those who stand strong at all (or maybe most) times. Others have a smaller ‘fuel tank’

Good morning Dan, and my most sincere thanks for the hours you spend on serving God in this ministry. Finding, assembling, editing, shepherding...

Also, to all who post comments: thanks to each of you. I learn a great deal here. Please keep your comments coming.

[spankalib]

I like #15 by Frederic Leighton. It is smooth, idealized, but beautiful nonetheless.

Some critics of that style - I believe it's called "academic" - sneered at it, and called it pompous. I still like it...it's just pretty!

[Red Badger]

Jezebel was a Phoenician princess and likely spoiled brat as well.............

[fidelis]

Every major character in the Old Testament had a flaw somewhere, even Moses and David. Maybe this was Elijah’s...

Perhaps so. After this his ministry effectively comes to an end. God tells him that he is to anoint Elisha as his successor and new kings of Damascus and Israel, but it it is actually Elisha that ends up anointing the kings.

Elijah has a couple of prophetic announcements to Ahab after this (probably with Elisha in tow as part of his training), but then he is taken up to heaven and Elisha takes over as prophet to Israel.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Some of us have been there...

What I marvel at, Leon, was the overwhelming pressure Jesus faced, far more than anyone else. Who else has experienced what He did in His forty days in the wilderness? And that was merely the beginning.

He knew He could only do it full of His Holy Spirit, so constantly He refilled, prayerfully. AND HE SUCCEEDED.

[Squidpup]

Elijah’s wavering has always been comforting to me as it demonstrates his humanity and allows us to identify with him. One detail I noticed, he was bold when dealing with Ahab and the prophets, but when it came to Jezebel, that’s when he lost it.

Another question - is anyone aware of a good movie version of Elijah’s life? AW Pink has a book about it, but it would make great cinema!

[Hebrews 11:6]

It certainly stands out among the rest.

[fidelis]

Jezebel was a Phoenician princess and likely spoiled brat as well...

And it seems the apple doesn't fall very far from the cart. I was just reading the somewhat obscure episode about Athaliah, the one and only queen to rule over the southern kingdom of Judah. When her son the king died, she proceeded to kill all the male members of the Davidic household of Judah so she could rule unchallenged. The king's infant son was hidden in the temple for 6 years until he could be brought out and crowned, at which point Athaliah was slain. See 2 Kings 11:1-20

Anyway, guess whose daughter Athaliah was? Ahab and Jezebel!

[Hebrews 11:6]

I'm not aware of a film, but yesterday we had an enthusiastic book recommendation.

[Hebrews 11:6]

You’re ably anticipating future episodes here: fiery chariot, Elisha’s ministry, Athaliah/Jehu.

[fidelis]

Another question - is anyone aware of a good movie version of Elijah’s life? AW Pink has a book about it, but it would make great cinema!

I've always thought the same thing. The whole Elijah/Elisha cycle, if it were done right, would make a great TV mini-series.

[fidelis]

You’re ably anticipating future episodes here: fiery chariot, Elisha’s ministry, Athaliah/Jehu.

I'm looking forward to them. I always appreciate your efforts.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I need to avoid what befell Elijah and instead top off the Holy Spirit in my tank. Unlike gasoline, He is FREE!

[fidelis]

Amen!

[fidelis]

See 2 Kings 11:1-20

Dang! That link should have been 2 Kings 11:1-20.

[Hebrews 11:6]

It’s clear that you know your 2nd Kings.

[fidelis]

I do have a special love for the historical books of the Bible.

[Hebrews 11:6]

As do I. I don't chafe in rereading the much longer Old Testament, perhaps because I recognize this summary:

Genesis to Malachi: JESUS IS COMING
Matthew to John: JESUS IS HERE
Acts to Revelation: JESUS IS RETURNING

[fidelis]

Very good.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Hat-tip to Jase Robertson, beginning at 12:48, through 16:15.