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Elisha

successor of Elijah

Prophet who succeeds Elijah and performs signs in Israel.

54 appearances3 Bible books1 known aliases

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Son of Shaphat called from plowing by and granted a double portion of his master's spirit when Elijah is taken up. His ministry spans the reigns of several kings of Israel and includes purifying the waters at , multiplying a widow's oil, raising the Shunammite's son, and healing the . He guides Israel through wars with and, on his deathbed, prophesies Joash's victories before his bones revive a dead man dropped into his tomb.

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