Bible Verses About "Who Was Elisha in the Bible"
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)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Elisha in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me."
"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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