Who Was the Prophet Elijah the Tishbite? Elijah the Tishbite, a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, was a prophet of God during the reign of King Ahab in the northern kingdom of Israel. He is described in 1 Kings 17:1 as “Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead,” … Continue reading Who was the prophet Elijah the Tishbite, and what bold prophecy did he deliver to Ahab regarding the coming drought?