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Who was Elisha in the Bible?
Also known as Eliseus
The Divided Kingdom · ~930–586 BCOld & New Testament
Prophet who succeeded Elijah
Elisha is a man named in the Bible, son of Shaphat. Scripture references Elisha in 53 verses (chiefly 2 Kings, 1 Kings, Luke).
🤯 What might Elisha have looked like?
A man of the divided kingdom of Israel or Judah — bearded, in the woven tunic, belt, and cloak of the age of the prophets and kings.
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- Father: Shaphat
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Verses that mention Elisha
2 Kings 2:12 Kings 2:22 Kings 2:32 Kings 2:42 Kings 2:52 Kings 2:9
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