in the town of Zarephath.
ELIJAH
Elijah prophesied to Israel. He specifically had audience with King Ahab and Queen Jezebel.
Ahab called Elijah "O troubler of Israel" when he confronted him in 1 Kings 18:17. This title reflects Ahab's perception of Elijah as a source of strife and conflict, particularly regarding the drought and famine in Israel, which Elijah had prophesied as a consequence of the nation's idolatry.
Elijah called them to be faithful to the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel.
It was the prophet Elijah.
Elijah
In the King James version the word - Elijah - first appears in * 1 Kin 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
He was an important prophet who lived among the Ten Tribes of Israel.
Elijah.
King Ahab
Elijah anointed Elisha as his successor to continue his prophetic mission. He also anointed Hazael to be king over Aram and Jehu to be king over Israel, as instructed by God. These anointings were significant in shaping the future leadership and direction of Israel.
Because they tried to lead the Children of Israel away from Yahweh.