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Elisha

Facts:

Elisha was a prophet in Israel during the reigns of several kings of Israel: Ahab, Ahaziah, Jehoram, Jehu, Jehoahaz, and Jehoash.

  • God told the prophet Elijah to anoint Elisha as prophet.
  • When Elijah was taken to heaven in a fiery chariot, Elisha became God's prophet to the kings of Israel.
  • Elisha did many miracles, including healing a man from Syria who had leprosy and raising from the dead the son of a woman from Shunem.

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(See also: Elijah, Naaman, prophet)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H477