Elisha

Bible Reference: 1 Kings 19:15-21; 2 Kings 2:1-9:10, 13:14-21

Elisha was called by Elijah to be a prophet, and he left his family and followed Elijah as his attendant.
He was present when Elijah ascended into heaven, and he asked for a double portion of his spirit, meaning he would be the heir of the prophetic office.
He did fourteen miracles and brought truth and healing to the people.
When Elisha was taunted and teased for being bald by young boys he cursed them in the name of the Lord this caused two bears to come out of the woods to maul 42 of the group of boys.
He saw God’s miraculous provision for those who attended to his needs.
He had the ability to prophesy for the kings. He gave them military insight and also was able to see God’s armies miraculously aid His people.
He predicted that Hazael would become king of the Arameans and that they would harass the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
He anointed Jehu the king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, permanently cutting off the lines of Ahab and Jezebel from Israel.

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