You neally had it right, Elijah was Translated (Changed from one form or medium into another). This had to happen or his earthly eyes and body could not have withstood the presence of God. He would have withered and died.
2 Kings chapter 2: God takes Elijah to heaven by way of a whirlwind.
Actually Elisha was Elijah's successor. Elisha became prophet when Elijah was taken up to heaven in a chariot. Story is found in the Old Testament in the book of 2nd Kings chapter 2.
There are two instances relating to Elijah and fire from heaven. The first is found in 1 Kings 18; the second is found in 2 Kings 1.
Actually Elisha was Elijah's successor. Elisha became prophet when Elijah was taken up to heaven in a chariot. Story is found in the Old Testament in the book of 2nd Kings chapter 2.
In the book of James chapter 5 verse 17 you can read of where the story is told of Elijah and his prayer. In the book of 1 Kings chapter 18 you can read of some of the works of Elijah.
AnswerAccording to 2 Kings, Elijah did not die. He was carried bodily upwards to heaven in a chariot of fire.
2 Kings 2:11 - Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
No, there is no record of Elijah writing a letter after being taken to heaven. The biblical account in 2 Kings 2 mentions Elijah being taken up by a whirlwind into heaven, but there is no mention of him writing a letter after that event.
Elijah went to heaven in a chariot of fire.2 Kings 2:11As they [Elijah and Elisha] were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
It is in Kings chapter 4 verse 8 onwards.
it does not mention who is this servant.
Enoch: Genesis 5:22 - 24. And Elijah: 2 Kings 2:9 - 12.