Old Testament Elijah Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original Old Testament Elijah wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Prophet of God sent to northern kingdom of Israel during reign of King Ahab to call the people back from Baal worship to covenant with God. His prophecies begin with a plague of no rain for three years; now a hunted man, he hides near a brook where God sends ravens to bring him food. Invited to stay with a starving widow and her son, God keeps the food flowing; when the son dies, Elijah raises him to life. After the Yahweh-Baal contest and the prophets of Baal are killed, the rain resumes but he flees for his life, feeling he has failed as God’s prophet. An angel directs him on a 40-day journey to Mount Horeb, where God arrives in a “gentle whisper,” encouraging and giving instructions. Elijah gives 3 commissions: Hazael (next Aram king), Jehu (next Israel king) and Elisha (his prophetic successor). Returning to Israel to confront King Ahab, he is rescued through fire from heaven; after passing his prophetic mantle to Elisha, he is brought up into heaven without dying on a chariot of fire, disappearing in a whirlwind.

Made of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.