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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:

• 1 Kings 19:15-16
• 2 Kings 03:15
• 2 Kings 05:08
• Luke 04:25

Word Data:

• Strong's: H477

Forms Found in the English ULB:

Elisha, Elisha's