For much of his life, Elijah had helplessly watched as the best thing about his homeland and his people was pushed aside and trampled underfoot.
Suure osa oma elust oli Eelija abitult pealt vaadanud, kuidas Jehoova kummardamine, mis tema kodumaa ja rahva nii eriliseks tegi, tõugati kõrvale ning tallati jalge alla.