“... This messianic figure in 4Q521 2 II + 4 line 1 has been identified with an eschatological prophet after the model of Elijah by J.J. Collins. Collins supports this identification of the messianic figure as ‘Elijah redivivus’ through comparison with 4Q521 2 III 1–2 that mentions return of the fathers to the sons and echoes Mal 3:24. [...] According to this interpretation, the messianic figure is the one who will proclaim good news to the poor, but a connection with 4Q521 2 III 1–2 and the role of the messianic figure does not appear established. 4Q521 2 III 1–4 envi- sions eschatological circumstances of restoration, blessing of the Lord, and joy everywhere on earth, perhaps concomitant with or subsequent to the good tidings heralded by the messianic figure in 4Q521 2 II + 4. [...] A number of factors complicate the identification of the messianic figure with ‘Elijah redivivus’. Elijah is not named as such in any of the fragments of 4Q521 ...”