Sacred texts suggest that Enoch and Elijah are prophets who never experienced death as they were taken directly into heaven.
Here's a breakdown:
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Enoch: Mentioned in the Book of Genesis, Enoch is described as walking with God, after which he was "taken" by God (Genesis 5:24). This passage is interpreted as Enoch being assumed into heaven without dying.
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Elijah: The Second Book of Kings describes Elijah being carried into heaven by a whirlwind in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:11). This dramatic event is widely understood to mean that Elijah bypassed physical death and ascended alive.
While other figures in religious texts may have had miraculous rescues or returns from near-death experiences, Enoch and Elijah are specifically noted for being taken into heaven without dying.
