Archives for November 2021

Ahaziah’s Adversary: The Son of God Versus Satan in 2 Kings 1

This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr.  After Elijah’s nemesis Ahab died, his son Ahaziah became king of Israel. Ahaziah walked in the evil way of his father and mother, Jezebel (1 Kgs 22:51–52). In 2 Kings 1, the king […]

Elijah’s Provider: Jesus in 1 Kings 19

This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr.  Following his victory over Ahab and the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Elijah should have been feeling emboldened. However, in 1 Kings 19, Elijah found himself on the run from Jezebel. […]