Messengers and G-d's Word
Who does the King send to figure out his "fate"?
Messengers
How do the messengers describe the man they met?
(Elijah)
How many soldiers come with each captain?
50
What physical action does the third captain take?
He kneels in front of Elijah
What happens to the King?
Which G-d are the messengers told to consult?
Baal Zebub, the G-d of Ekron
What is worn around the prophet's waist when meeting the messengers?
What order does the first captain give Elijah?
He tells him the King is demanding he come down.
What does he ask Elijah to value?
The life of his Men
Is the King able to recover from his initial illness?
No.
(Trick question, his initial illness is his only illness.)
Who finds the messengers on their way to Ekron?
Elijah
How does the King identify the person the messengers met?
"Elijah the Tishbite"
What happens after Elijah responds to the first captain?
Fire comes down from heaven and takes them over.
What does the third captain do to express that he understands Elijah has authority and is not just a royal messenger?
He humbles himself instead of commanding Elijah. He learned from the other two as examples.
What is the biggest piece of each group's fate for Elijah?
How they approach Eliajh
What message does Elijah tell the messengers to send back?
The king won't recover and is going to die
What title is used to address Elijah?
“Ish HaElokim” man of God.
How does the second captain approach Elijah?
With much command and a strong sense of Authority
How is his tone different from the previous captains?
He is humble and begging.
What role does Elijah play throughout the chapter?
The word of G-d
Is the king surprised at the messenger's return?
Yes, he asks why.
(Trick question)
Why is recognizing Elijah important in the story?
It confirms G-d is sending the message.
What happens to the second group?
They also get consumed by fire
What happens to the third captain as a result of his begging?
He is spared
What message does the chapter tell about ignoring G-d's word?
It will lead to failure and even death