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Successor of Elijah
Elisha
Divided Kingdom · c. 850 BC
Life
Received a double portion of Elijah's spirit. Performed many miracles paralleling Christ's ministry.
Asked for and received a double portion; sixteen miracles recorded.
Key Facts
- Plowing when called
- Double portion
- Healed Naaman
- Raised Shunammite's son
- Floating axe head
Why this matters
Demonstrates God's grace to outsiders (Naaman) and continuing prophetic power.