*MIND-BENDING* Connection Between John the Baptist & ElijahWatch *MIND-BENDING* Connection Between John the Baptist & Elijah with Josh Howerton. Explore scripture references and study the discussion on Euangelion.Josh HowertonScripture ReferencesMatthew 3:4prophecy · 0:09Speaker cites this verse to describe John the Baptist's distinctive clothing of camel's hair and leather belt as a deliberate detail pointing to his identity as the new Elijah.Malachi 4:5–6prophecy · 0:34Speaker references this chapter's prophecy about God sending the prophet Elijah before the coming of the Messiah as the Old Testament foundation for understanding John the Baptist's role.2 Kings 1:8prophecy · 1:07Speaker cites this verse to show that the prophet Elijah wore the same garment of hair and leather belt as John the Baptist, establishing the typological connection between them.