But God had marked the heart service of His servant. Elijah was not to perish in discouragement and solitude in the wilderness. Not for him the descent to the tomb, but the ascent with God's angels to the presence of His glory.

Men Gud havde lagt mærke til sin tjeners trofaste tjeneste. Elias skulle ikke omkomme i modløshed og ensomhed i ørkenen. Han skulle ikke stige ned i graven, men stige op med Guds engle for at være i Guds herlighed.