Elisha was the son of Shaphat, a wealthy land-owner of Abel-meholah; he became the attendant and disciple of Elijah. [8] His name first occurs in chapter 19 of the Books of Kings in the command given …

Elisha, in the Old Testament, Israelite prophet, the pupil of Elijah, and also his successor (c. 851 bc). He instigated and directed Jehu’s revolt against the house of Omri, which was marked by a bloodbath at …

Elisha was the faithful disciple of the prophet Elijah, and his successor. He had followed his master from the moment they met, when Elisha was a young man, plowing his father's field near the ancient town …

Jun 30, 2025 · Elisha, whose name means "God is salvation," was the successor of Elijah in the office of the prophet in Israel (1 Kings 19:16, 19–21; 2 Kings 5:8). He was called to follow Elijah in 1 Kings …

Elisha, whose name means "God is salvation," is a prominent prophet in the Hebrew Bible, succeeding Elijah in the prophetic office.

Elisha was a son of a man named Shaphat, of the city of Abel-meholah, possibly modern Tell Abu Sifri, W of the Jordan and about midway between the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee. Elisha’s name …

10 powerful facts about Elisha in the Bible, from miracles to bold faith, with verse references and life lessons for today.

May 27, 2025 · Elisha is one of the most powerful and influential prophets in the Old Testament. His life and ministry span several chapters in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings, and his story is rich with …

Introduction 23 Then he went up from there to Bethel; and as he was going up by the way, young lads came out from the city and mocked him and said to him, “Go up, you baldhead; go up, you …

Sep 12, 2022 · The story of Elisha in the Bible is one of the most dramatic stories about an Old Testament prophet. But what makes his story so extraordinary?