Who Was Elisha in the Bible — In Biblical Context
Elisha was the prophet who succeeded Elijah. He received a double portion of Elijah's spirit and performed many miracles including healing Naaman's leprosy and raising a boy from the dead.
Elisha was the prophet who succeeded Elijah. He received a double portion of Elijah's spirit and performed many miracles including healing Naaman's leprosy and raising a boy from the dead.
"And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me." — 2 Kings 2:9 (KJV)
The Biblical Context
Elisha was called by Elijah while plowing a field (1 Kings 19:19-21). When Elijah was taken to heaven, Elisha received a double portion of his spirit (2 Kings 2:9-14). His ministry spanned about 50 years and included numerous miracles: purifying water (2 Kings 2:21), multiplying oil for a widow (2 Kings 4:1-7), raising the Shunammite's son (2 Kings 4:32-37), healing Naaman's leprosy (2 Kings 5), and making an axe head float (2 Kings 6:6). Elisha served as a prophet to kings and common people alike, demonstrating God's power and compassion.
Where It Sits in Scripture
Supporting Passages
"Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean."
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