Elias is the Greek/Latin form of Elijah, they both mean ‘My God is Yahweh’
Elijah was born in a village called Tishbe
Personality:
Rugged
Blunt
Fearless
Faithful
Honest
Accomplishments/Major Events:
Once challenged 450 false prophets to set fire to a bonfire without any matches, they failed, and Elijah prayed that God would set fire to the wood and He did
Once ran away from being a prophet, God called him back and he obeyed
Elijah once prayed for the son of a widow to come back to life and he did
Converted a bit of meal and oil into an endless supply for same widow
Rebuked King Ahab and Queen Jezebel for their wicked deeds
Many soldiers were sent to capture Elijah, the first two groups were killed by fire from heaven, the third group brought Elijah to King Ahaziah, where Elijah was unharmed, and the King died as was prophesized by Elijah
Never truly died
Death:
A chariot pulled by horses of fire appeared and took Elijah from heaven, he never truly died
