Elisha
Prophets & Exile
Old Testament

Elisha

A double portion

The successor prophet whose ministry is dominated by ordinary, local acts of provision and healing.

Reading plan

2 Kings 22 Kings 42 Kings 52 Kings 6

How the story unfolds

  1. 1

    The mantle

    Elisha takes up Elijah's role.

    2 Kings 2
  2. 2

    Oil and a widow's debt

    Provision in a household crisis.

    2 Kings 4
  3. 3

    Naaman washed

    A Syrian commander is healed in the Jordan.

    2 Kings 5
  4. 4

    Eyes opened

    A siege story with an unexpected ending.

    2 Kings 6

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