By Elimu Assistant Team 
Reasons why John the Baptist was referred to as the second Elijah
- He lived in the wilderness like Elijah.
- Both John and Elijah proclaimed God’s message to the people.
- Like Elijah, John stood firmly for the covenant way of life.
- He was a great prophet like Elijah.
- He met opposition like Elijah.
- He suffered for the sake of God’s name like Elijah.
