Illustration from Figures de la Bible (1728)

view a larger image
(page spread) 
Printed Caption:

Elijah is taken up into heaven. 
II Kings 211 


And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.  (KJV)


Figures de la Bible (1728)

 Illustrated by Gerard Hoet (1648-1733), and others.

This text is made available from the Bizzell Bible Collection at the University of Oklahoma. Terms of Use.
For more information, please contact Laura Gibbs, University of Oklahoma. Last updated: September 23, 2004