Ben Sira 48:1-9

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

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.

6 You brought a famous king down to sickness and death.

7 At Sinai you heard the Lord rebuke you and declare his determination to punish his enemies.

8 You anointed a king to be the instrument of that punishment, and a prophet to take your place.

9 You were taken up to heaven in a fiery whirlwind, a chariot drawn by fiery horses.

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.