1
Eliyahu was remembered as the Tishbi from Gilad, with a tradition placing his family among the house of Aharon and explaining residence in the region through priestly allotment.
2
At his birth, his father was said to see shining figures around the child, wrapping him in fire and giving him flame as food. When the vision was reported in Yerushalayim, an oracle interpreted his dwelling as light, his word as revelation, and his mission as judgment upon Yisra’el with sword and fire.
3
This birth-sign belongs to the memorial tradition; it is not inserted into the narrative of Melakhim.