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Elisha Prophet, Successor of Elijah
About Elisha
Elisha was a prophet in Israel who succeeded Elijah. He received a double portion of Elijah's spirit and performed twice as many miracles. He healed Naaman the Syrian of leprosy, multiplied oil for a widow, raised a boy from the dead, and fed a hundred men with twenty loaves. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Israel.
Events in the life of Elisha
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Elisha's Character Traits
Elisha's Life Timeline
Callc. 850 BC
Elijah throws his mantle on Elisha while he is plowing; Elisha follows him.
1KI 19:19-21Successionc. 848 BC
Elisha receives a double portion of Elijah's spirit after Elijah is taken up to heaven.
2KI 2:9-14
Who is linked to Elisha
Elisha's Key Relationships
Elisha's Key Locations
Spiritual Lessons from Elisha
Faithful Succession
Elisha didn't try to be Elijah. He served faithfully, asked for a double portion, and God honored his request. Ministry succession requires both faithfulness to the predecessor's legacy and openness to God's unique calling.
Key Verses about Elisha
Frequently Asked Questions
Bible Bites
Twice the miracles of his mentor
When Elisha asked for a 'double portion' of Elijah's spirit, he received it literally. Scripture records approximately 14 miracles through Elijah but 28 through Elisha - exactly twice as many, fulfilling his request for the firstborn's double inheritance portion.
2 Kings 2:9