Biblical Literature, The significance of Elijah

With the dynasty of Omri (c. 876 - 842), the prophetic movement begins to assume a position of tremendous importance in Israel and Judah. Omri (reigned c. 876 - 869) reestablished Israel's economic and military significance among the Syrian and Palestinian minor kingdoms, so much so that years after his death the Assyrians referred to the northern kingdom as �the land of Omri.� He is mentioned