The Prophet Elijah succeeded at Mount Carmel, where God demonstrated His superiority over Baal. After that moment, Elijah may have overzealously ordered the death of all 450 of the prophets of Baal, which infuriated Queen Jezebel, who in turn vowed to take his life, so he went into hiding. “And he was afraid, and got up and ran for his life...” 1 Kings 19:3 NASB2020 “… and he asked for himself to die, and said, “Enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”” 1 Kings 19:4 NASB2020 His fear may have been because the act of killing Baal’s prophets doesn’t appear directed by God, and he probably wasn't sure God would protect him. God sent a messenger to comfort, feed, and prepare him for a journey to see God. “…but behold, there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat!”” 1 Kings 19:5 NASB2020 “But the angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him, and said, “Arise, eat; because the journey is too long ...
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