Elisha was a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel, who was chosen by God to become the successor and disciple of Elijah. Elisha performed numerous miracles and among
all of the prophets he performed the greatest amount of miracles next to Jesus Christ. Elisha's name means "God is deliverance". Elisha was a good man and a wise prophet who was very influential during the time of his ministry. Throughout his ministry he taught and heeled many people with the numerous miracles that he performed.
Elisha was a farmer and was the son of Shaphat from Abel- Meholah. God told Elijah to anoint Elisha to succeed him as prophet. God explained to Elijah that Elisha would be the one who would put anyone who escaped the sword of Jehu to death. When Elijah found Elisha he was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen. Elijah approached Elisha and placed his cloak around him. Elisha responded favorable to Elijah and told him that he wanted to kiss his parents goodbye before he left with him and......
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