The alphabetical order of all men named in the bible e elisha elisha the son of shaphat of abelmeholah, of the tribe of issachar, the companion and successor of elijah 1 kings 19. Discover their bible story with the full scripture text and summary. There is also reference to where elisha is mentioned in t. Best bible reference books bible roads bible study. Some time later, raiding bands of moabites, as they often did, invaded the country. And elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, go and wash in the jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean. Jun 20, 2016 this free audio bible name pronunciation guide is a valuable tool in your study of gods word. These youths were sarcastically taunting and insulting the lords prophet by. Elisha answered, the lord has shown me that you are to be king over syria. As a result, you could add them to your books toread list and read them from cover to cover. The little girl immediately thought of elisha because she had faith in gods holy prophet, but the king, in spite of the miracles god has worked through elisha, does not even consider him. The prophet elisha and an army of angels thoughtco.
The king tearing his clothes is a sign of his grief and fear. So the lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of s horses and chariots of fire all around elisha. They are two of the most notable prophets from scripture helping to restore israel in a time of wicked rulers. But not all bible inspired novels contain bearded men in linen tunics. The bible story of elijah and elisha is found in both books of kings from the old testament.
Elisha may have shown severity and a vindictiveness in this, but he was in no way to blame for the punishment which overtook the boys. References to elijah appear in ecclesiasticus, the new testament, the mishnah and talmud, the quran, the book of mormon, the. The earliest mention of his name is in the command to elijah in the cave at horeb. Elijah is initially presented in 1 kings 17 as the seer who foretold a threeyear drought in the land of israel. Elisha didnt ask for worldly honor or for a high place among men. In the book of kings 2 kings 6, the bible describes how god provides an army of angels leading horses and chariots of fire to protect the prophet elisha and his servant and opens the servants eyes so that he can see the angelic army surrounding them. Elijah and elisha are two of the most wellknown prophets of israel. There is also a phonetic guide to use to see the proper pronunciation of elisha. Then elisha prayed, o lord, open his eyes so he can see. Elisha god his salvation, son of shaphat of abelmeholah. But elisha said, as surely as the lord lives and as you live, i will not leave you. Elisha whytes dictionary of bible characters bible. It provides facts, a biography and information about this famous biblical character for bible study.
The bible reports that one of the miracles god performed through the prophet elisha was that an axe head that had been lost in a river floated on the water 2 kings 6. Elisha was, according to the hebrew bible, a prophet and a wonderworker. Bible reference books and how to use them pilgrim ministry. Bible verses related to elisha from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order 2 kings 8. This page reflects the latest version of the apa publication manual i. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. He appears on the biblical timeline with world history during the 8th century bc.
When elisha came into the house, behold the lad was dead and laid on his bed. Elisha understanding the old testament smith, hamilton on. He also took up the mantle of elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the jordan. Elisha synonyms, elisha pronunciation, elisha translation, english dictionary definition of elisha. This was the only one of the three commands then given to. His name first occurs in the command given to elijah to anoint him as his successor 1 kings 19. And he saw elijah no more then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. Elisha saw it and cried out, my father, my father, the chariots of israel and its horsemen. Elisha takes over from elijah the bible history books. He wished to be acknowledged as elijahs firstborn spiritual son albert barnes notes on the bible, 2 kings 2. Second kings 4 records the account of elisha and the shunammite woman. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. From that time to the day this book was written, the waters of the spring. New heart english bible then elisha prayed and said, lord, please open his eyes, that he may see.
Elisha discussed most often in the books of kings2 49 and kings1 3. God his salvation, the son of shaphat of abelmeholah, who became the attendant and disciple of elijah 1 kings 19. Elijah is initially presented in 1 kings 17 as the seer who foretold a. This was the only one of the three commands then given to elijah which he accomplished.
The alphabetical order of all men named in the bible. Why did the prophet elisha curse the youths for making. According to this story, he was a prophet and a wonderworker of the northern kingdom of israel who was active during the reign of joram, jehu, jehoahaz, and jehoash joash. Elisha mentioned in 2 books and occurs 52 times in the king james version. How to pronounce say elisha by bible speak pronunciation.
Oct 08, 2015 8 contemporary books that were influenced by the bible, because its kind of the greatest story ever. The life and times of elisha the prophet elishas accreditation. The phrase go up likely was a reference to elijah, elisha s mentor, being taken up to heaven earlier in 2 kings chapter 2. Elisha therefore asked for twice as much of elijahs spirit as should be inherited by any other of the sons of the prophets. Jan 08, 2019 the bible story of elijah and elisha is found in both books of kings from the old testament.
The woman is described as a wealthy married woman in the village of shunem. During all these years we hear nothing of elisha except in connection with the closing scenes of elijahs life. The prophet elisha elijahs succesor jewish history. What is the story of elisha and the shunammite woman. Elisha was the faithful disciple of the prophet elijah, and his successor. He had followed his master from the moment they met, when elisha was a young man, plowing his fathers field near the ancient town of abelmecholah in northern israel. Portraits of how god saves introduction the healing of naaman, the leper is not just a story of the healing of a man from one of the most dreaded diseases of ancient times, but it is a story of salvation, one which illustrates the spiritual salvation man finds only in jesus christ and how men come to find that salvation in christ. Afterwards when a dead body is laid in elishas grave a year after his burial, no sooner does it touch the hallowed remains than the man revived, and stood up on his feet 2 kings. Elisha this article contains a free bible study resource on the subject of elisha. Elisha saw his master disappear in a fiery chariot, going up to heaven, without dying first. The story of elisha the prophet, in the bible, is depicted in mp4 and also a rendition of the biblical account and. But elisha said, q as the lord lives, and as you yourself live, i will not leave you. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.
They both served in the northern kingdom of israel. Why did god kill 42 lads merely for saying elisha was bald. But elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him. They threw the man into elisha s tomb and got away. The lord opened the servants eyes and he saw that the hill was full of horses and chariots of fire all around elisha. Two bears soon break forth from the woods of that wild region and make fearful havoc among the boys. Elisha, justly angered, turned and cursed them in the name of yahweh. Jun 27, 2014 enjoyed in over 250 countries, making this our highest country reached mp4. In the bible, a hebrew prophet who was chosen by elijah to be his successor.
Elisha was traveling from jericho to bethel when a group of young men verbally accosted him. Im so glad i did because it was all that i expected from a book about these two super faithful persons. Regardless of color, race, or religion, the spirit of each person is created, known, and loved by god. Books of the bible 2 kings elijah and elisha what is the story of elijah and elisha. Prophets with power discover your bible study deb fennema on. Each miracle that elisha performs confirms that he is indeed a prophet of god and that his word is to be regarded as the word of god.
Elisha, prophet amazing bible timeline with world history. Elisha definition of elisha by the free dictionary. This woman got permission from her husband to set up a guest room for elisha, acknowledging elisha as a true prophet and holy man of god. God had told elijah that elisha would be the next prophet. Bible verses related to elisha from the king james version kjv by relevance. There is a more reasonable explanation for the violent event than simply removing things from their context and imagining that elisha simple used a couple bears to kill some children who were mocking him. Elijah is first introduced in 1 kings 17 as the prophet who predicted a. For more information about elisha, check out the easton bible dictionary entry as well. Elisha is one of a line of men whom god used to save his people.
Now, revs enlightening teachings are available to people everywhere, spreading the word of god, so that you too can free yourself from religious. It was eventually time for elijah to depart, and this was to be at gilgal by a whirlwind. Elisha s story is related in the book of kings second scroll, chapters 214 in the hebrew bible in judaism, part of the neviim. One remarkable thing about the protege is his persistence, he constantly abided with his master even in the face of challenges. For a complete list of how to cite print sources, please refer to the 7 th edition of the apa. Elijah is first introduced in 1 kings 17 as the prophet who predicted a threeyear drought in the land. While these books are generally used as reference books, the writing style of each makes them highly readable. In 2 kings chapters 35 there is a series of miracles performed by elisha, the new leader of the sons of the prophets in israel. It will no longer cause death or fail to produce crops verse 21. People are often ready to heed the counsel of medical doctors in reference to problems of health, but slow to listen the counsel of the word of god. Some miracles in the bible seem easier to ridicule than others. And he went up and lay on the child, and put his mouth on his mouth and his eyes on his eyes and his hands on his hands, and he stretched himself on him. Elisha, whose name means god is salvation, was the successor of elijah in the office of the prophet in israel 1 kings 19.
It was through elisha that god spared jehoshaphat and the kings of israel and edom, along with their armies. The childrens ministry resource bible combines the new king james version with tested teaching aids from child evangelism fellowship. Entry for elisha whytes dictionary of bible characters one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this dictionary, by alexander whyte, delves into the background and history of 159 characters in the bible. Why would god allow two bears to kill 42 young lads simply for saying elisha was bald. Anyone who loves the bible will appreciate russells book. Keep this teachers helper by your side for a complete bible reference library in one book. Elisha, two bears, and fortytwo kids study resources.
Bible verses about elisha 52 passages king james version kjv. This prophet actively performed miracles and prophesized through the reign of four kings. Click the play button below to hear how to pronounce elisha. Elisha accepted the call thus given about four years before the death of ahab, and for some seven or eight years became the close attendant on elijah till he was parted from him and taken up into heaven. Cogic certificate blank package of 25 add to wish list add to compare. These books would also be adaptable to use in family worship or school devotions betimes for diversion. So he entered and shut the door behind them both and prayed to the lord.
Matthew henrys commentary on the bible, electronic version, logos research systems. In naamans healing there are a variety of people who play different parts. The new interpreters bible presents leading biblical scholarship through an indepth commentary on the complete bible, including the apocrypha. Lo and behold i was searching for scripture art for my office wall, and i believe i typed in psalm 91 and russells book returned in the results. One day, some men were burying a man and spotted the raiders. We hear it from the lips of the servant of jehoram, as well as from the king of judahthe word of the lord is with elisha 2 kings 3. When the body touched elisha s bones, the man came alive, stood up, and walked out on his own two feet. The equivalent resource for the older apa 6 style can be found here. Elishas story is related in the book of kings second scroll, chapters 214 in the hebrew bible in judaism, part of the neviim. Sep 07, 2012 elisha was an important prophet that led the prophets of god during the turbulent time of the kings in israels history.