Both Testaments · Major figure
Elisha
A prophet of Israel who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles by the power of God.
Elisha was the son of Shaphat and the chosen successor of the prophet Elijah. He served as a prominent prophet in Israel, demonstrating God's authority through miraculous signs and providing counsel to kings. His ministry is defined by his double portion of Elijah's spirit and his faithful commitment to the Lord's word.
In the text
- Verses
- 53
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 1 Kings 19:16
- Last appears
- Luke 4:27
Where Elisha appears
53 verses · 11 chapters- 1 Kings 19Verses 16–17, 19
- 2 Kings 2Verses 1–5, 9, 12, 14–15, 19, 22
- 2 Kings 3Verses 11, 13–14
- 2 Kings 4Verses 1–2, 8, 17, 32, 38
- 2 Kings 5Verses 8–10, 20, 25
- 2 Kings 6Verses 1, 12, 17–21, 31–32
- 2 Kings 7Verse 1
- 2 Kings 8Verses 1, 4–5, 7, 10, 13–14
- 2 Kings 9Verse 1
- 2 Kings 13Verses 14–17, 20–21
- Luke 4Verse 27
In the same books
- Naboth18 versesA Jezreelite who refused to sell his ancestral vineyard to King Ahab, leading to his unjust execution.
- Nebat24 versesAn Ephraimite of Zeredah and the father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel.
- Jezebel20 versesA Phoenician princess and queen of Israel who promoted Baal worship and persecuted the prophets of Yahweh.
- Ahaziah30 versesThe eighth king of Judah who followed the evil ways of the house of Ahab and died by Jehu's hand.
- Baasha26 versesThe third king of the northern Kingdom of Israel who usurped the throne and warred against Judah.
- Jonah21 versesA prophet of the Northern Kingdom who reluctantly obeyed God's command to preach repentance to Nineveh.
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