James the Less, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and traditionally identified as the son of Alphaeus, is known for his humility and lesser prominence compared to James the Greater, likely referred to as “the Less” due to his younger age or smaller stature.
In 1 Kings 19:19-21, Elijah, following divine instructions, calls Elisha to succeed him by placing his mantle on him while he is plowing in the fields, a gesture that Elisha responds to by sacrificing his oxen and burning his plowing equipment, symbolizing his total commitment to the prophetic mission and marking a pivotal transition in the continuity of prophetic leadership in Israel.
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