The Ivory House is a fictional account of the life of the prophet, Elijah. Some of the many other biblical characters in this story include King Ahab of Israel and his queen, Jezebel, Naboth, the vintner, the widow of Zarephath and her young son whom I have named Yashar. In this account, Yashar follows Elijah into Israel and becomes the story’s principal narrator.
Most of the events depicted in The Ivory House align in chronology and character with those described in the Bible though a few, especially Ahab’s decision to gut the garrison at Jezreel in order to reinforce Samaria against Ben-hadad and Jezebel’s role in her son, Ahaziah’s, fatal injury after Ahab’s death, are pure fiction.
According to most estimates, Elijah lived and prophesied between 876 to 852 BCE, one hundred and thirty years before Assyria invaded and destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel and scattered her people beyond recognition. Elijah was one among many prophets who warned the nation to turn from child sacrifice, promiscuity and false gods.
Despite the many miracles they witnessed and mercies they were granted, the people of Israel refused to repent, and so began the nation’s end as well as its (continuing) restoration.