What prophet succeeded Elijah?

What prophet succeeded Elijah?

• A. Elisha's brother
• B. Jeremiah
• C. Elisha
• D. Isaiah

Answer: (C)

Prophetic authority in the Bible is shown as passing from mentor to faithful successor. In this story, Elijah’s work continues through his student, Elisha. After Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elisha picks up Elijah’s mantle, a symbol that the prophetic role now belongs to him. From that moment, Elisha carries on the mission, performs miracles, and leads Israel in the absence of Elijah. Jeremiah and Isaiah are important prophets from later periods, not successors of Elijah, and Elisha’s brother isn’t identified in the biblical text as Elijah’s successor.

Prophetic authority in the Bible is shown as passing from mentor to faithful successor. In this story, Elijah’s work continues through his student, Elisha. After Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elisha picks up Elijah’s mantle, a symbol that the prophetic role now belongs to him. From that moment, Elisha carries on the mission, performs miracles, and leads Israel in the absence of Elijah. Jeremiah and Isaiah are important prophets from later periods, not successors of Elijah, and Elisha’s brother isn’t identified in the biblical text as Elijah’s successor.