who went to heaven in a fiery chariot
Elijah Elijah, in company with Elisha, approaches the Jordan. He rolls up his mantle and strikes the water.[35] The water immediately divides and Elijah and Elisha cross on dry land. Suddenly, a chariot of fire and horses of fire appear and Elijah is lifted up in a whirlwind. As Elijah is lifted up, his mantle falls to the ground and Elisha picks it up.
Right of revolution The Mandate of Heaven would then transfer to those who would rule best. Chinese historians interpreted a successful revolt as evidence that the Mandate of Heaven had passed on. Throughout Chinese history, rebels who opposed the ruling dynasty made the claim that the Mandate of Heaven had passed, giving them the right to revolt. Ruling dynasties were often uncomfortable with this, and the writings of the Confucian philosopher Mencius (372 â€“ 289 BC) were often suppressed for declaring that the people have the right to overthrow a ruler that did not provide for their needs.