# 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](../other/elijah.md), [Naaman](../other/naaman.md), [prophet](../kt/prophet.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 19:15-16](en/tn/1ki/help/19/15)
* [2 Kings 03:15-17](en/tn/2ki/help/03/15)
* [2 Kings 05:8-10](en/tn/2ki/help/05/08)
* [Luke 04:25-27](en/tn/luk/help/04/25)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H477