Their battle and the meal that follows The Leviathan and the Behemoth symbolize two types of relationship with the Divine; their ultimate battle settles the question of which form of service is superior.

Gliding on clouds, or riding a donkey Moshiach will complete the process of harnessing the world for a higher purpose by simultaneously freeing the soul and elevating its most physical aspects.

Eliyahu and the Last Steps of Exile Eliyahu Hanavi is uniquely adept at elevating the mundane, making him the appropriate and necessary precursor for Moshiach.