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Map of Elijah's Journey

After confronting the prophets of Baal, Elijah flees Jezebel all the way to Horeb before resuming his ministry.

This journey has 3 stages through 3 places. It begins at Jezreel and ends at Damascus; joining each stop with a straight line on the map gives about 1,060 km. In today's terms the route crosses Israel, Egypt, and Syria. The actual route followed roads and terrain, so treat this distance as a sense of scale rather than a measured itinerary.

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Elijah's Journey

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Jezreel

Near Jezreel, at Mount Carmel, he triumphs over the prophets of Baal, but flees when Jezebel threatens his life. 1 Kings 18-19

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Journey sequence and Bible passages

  1. 1

    Jezreel

    Near Jezreel, at Mount Carmel, he triumphs over the prophets of Baal, but flees when Jezebel threatens his life.

    1 Kings 18-19

    Today: Tel Jezreel, Israel

  2. 2

    Mount Sinai

    After forty days and nights of walking, he reaches Horeb (Sinai) and hears God's still small voice.

    1 Kings 19:8-18

    Today: Jebel Musa, Egypt

  3. 3

    Damascus

    Following God's command, he goes to Damascus and anoints Hazael to be king over Aram.

    1 Kings 19:15-16

    Today: Damascus, Syria

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