The prophet Elijah was sad, as detailed in the reference material.
Elijah's Sadness
According to the provided information, Elijah experienced profound sadness and depression. Here's a breakdown:
- Fear and Flight: Queen Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah, causing him to flee into the wilderness.
- Depression: In the wilderness, Elijah became severely depressed, to the point of praying for death while under a juniper tree.
- Exhaustion: He was also physically exhausted, falling asleep twice.
- Divine Sustenance: Despite his distress, an angel fed him twice while he slept.
The reference text directly states that Elijah "goes into a depression so severe that he prays for death." This clearly indicates that Elijah experienced intense sadness.
