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Elijah, the prophet at the time of Achav King of Israel. Some say he is Pinchas and never died

Eliyahu was a student of Achiah Hashiloni and first appeared during the reign of Achav ben Omri King of Israel (10 tribes) where he is famous for shaming the idolators on Har Carmel, During the reign of Yehoram ben Achav he passed away in a storm on a chariot of fire. He performed 7 miracles and some say he was Pinchas and that he never died.

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Are there any types of questions that Eliyahu (Elijah) cannot answer?

The Gemarrah often lists disputes that end in "Teiku". I understood that this term was an acronym that meant that Eliyahu will eventually answer such questions and problems. Are there any types of questions mentioned in the Gemarrah or elsewhere…
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Why did Eliyahu the Prophet leave to paradise from the eastern side of the Jordan River and not from Israel?

When is was time for Eliyahu to depart this world, why did G-d choose for him to depart from the eastern side of the Jordan River and not from Israel?
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Why is Elijah mentioned in the blessings of the haftorah and in grace after meals?

In the blessings of the haftorah, Elijah is mentioned and in grace after meals he is also mentioned. Why?
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Why didn't Eliyahu Hanavi reveal himself to People?

What does it take to have Eliyahu Hanavi reveal himself to someone? There are people today who know the whole Talmud Bavli baal peh with Rashi and Tosfos and the whole Tanach and Mishnayos baal peh, People who have learned Talmud Bavli many times…
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