Elisha

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Abel Meholah

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Elisha
Elisha called by Elijah
1 Kings 19:19

So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who {was} plowing {with} twelve yoke {of oxen} before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.

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Elisha's Journey Map

Map of Elisha's biblical journey through 5 locations, from Abel Meholah to Dothan.
Route map of Elisha's journey, from Abel Meholah to Dothan.

Journey Timeline

Callc. 850 BC
Jerusalem

Elijah throws his mantle on Elisha while he is plowing; Elisha follows him.

1KI 19:19-21
Successionc. 848 BC
Jordan River

Elisha receives a double portion of Elijah's spirit after Elijah is taken up to heaven.

2KI 2:9-14
Ministryc. 848-800 BC
Jerusalem

Elisha performs numerous miracles: healing waters, multiplying oil, raising the Shunammite's son, healing Naaman.

2KI 2-8
Deathc. 800 BC
Jerusalem

Elisha dies after a long ministry; even his bones raise a dead man.

2KI 13:14-21

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