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Abel Meholah was a town in the Jordan Valley, likely located in the territory of Manasseh west of the Jordan River. It is most famous as the birthplace and home of the prophet Elisha, where Elijah found him plowing with oxen and called him to be his successor.

Associated characters:

ElishaMajor prophet of Israel, born and raised in Abel Meholah, successor to Elijah

ElijahProphet who came to Abel Meholah to call Elisha to ministry by casting his mantle upon him