Ben Sira 48:1

1 Then there arose the fiery prophet Elijah, whose words blazed like a torch. ¹

Ben Sira 48:1 In-Context

1 Then there arose the fiery prophet Elijah, whose words blazed like a torch.

2 He brought a famine on the people, and many of them died because of his persistence.

3 Speaking in the name of the Lord, he kept the rain from coming, and on three occasions he called down fire.

4 Elijah, your miracles were marvelous! No one else can boast of such deeds!

5 In the name of the Most High, you brought a dead man back to life.

Cross References

• 1. 48.1-11 1 K 17.1-24; 18.38; 19.15, 16; 2 K 1.10-16; 2.11;Malachi 4.5, 6.