Fun Facts

The name Elijah (Jered sent this out in an email announcing Eli's birth) -

Elijah was a prophet in Israel in the 9th century BC. He appears in the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, Mishnah, Christian Bible, and the Qur'an. According to the Books of Kings, Elijah raised the dead, brought fire down from the sky, and ascended into heaven by a whirlwind. In the New Testament, both Jesus and John the Baptist are on some occasions thought to be Elijah. He is also one of two Old Testament figures (along with Moses) who appears and converses with Jesus during the Transfiguration.

Elijah is invoked weekly at the Havdalah ritual that marks the end of Shabbat, and in other Jewish rituals, among them the Passover seder. Based on a prophecy in Malachi, many Jews await his return as precursor to the coming of the Messiah. In Eastern Europe, he is known as "Elijah the Thunderer" and is blamed in folklore for poor weather.

[...]Ahaziah sends out three groups of soldiers to arrest Elijah. The first two are destroyed by fire which Elijah calls down from heaven. The leader of the third group asks for mercy for himself and his men. Elijah agrees to accompany this third group to Ahaziah, where he gives his prophecy in person.

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Eli was born on his due date, 9/25/08. A friend sent me this information about the birth date 9/25/08:

For Sept 25th:

Color is a lighter purple called “sea fog” (pantone 16-3304)

Three words: Researcher, socially conscious, articulate

If you were born on this day: You are good at whatever you do [watch out for Eli!!]. Your natural inclination to do things well puts you in a position to excel. People are attracted to you and listen to your point of view. You have an analytical mind and are capable of investigating and understanding truths, trends and people.

How this color benefits you: Your personal color vibrates at a high level. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding yourself with the color Sea Fog keeps you connected to others and aware of your vital place in this world.

Compatible birthdays: Jan 25, August 16, Oct 14