The Miracles of Elisha

Ahab, King of Israel

King of Israel who married Jezebel and promoted the worship of Baal

The seventh king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for his military prowess, his marriage to Jezebel, and his intense spiritual conflict with the prophet Elijah.

Ben-hadad, the Besieger of Samaria

King of Aram who besieged Samaria and sought Elisha's help during a terminal illness

The Aramean king of Damascus who orchestrated the devastating siege of Samaria and sought the counsel of the prophet Elisha during a terminal illness.

Elijah the Tishbite

Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind

A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.

Elisha

Prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles including raising the dead and healing Naaman the leper

A prominent prophet of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles, serving as a spiritual counselor to kings and a benefactor to the poor.

Ephraim

Son of Joseph who received the firstborn blessing from Jacob

The second son of Joseph and Asenath, Ephraim was adopted by his grandfather Jacob and received the primary blessing of the firstborn, becoming the progenitor of a dominant tribe in Israel.

Gehazi

Servant of Elisha who was cursed with leprosy for his greed

Gehazi was the servant of the prophet Elisha during the Divided Monarchy, known for his proximity to miracles and his eventual judgment for greed.

Hazael

King of Aram who oppressed Israel and was anointed at the command of God to Elijah

A powerful Syrian official who became King of Aram and served as a frequent adversary to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the 9th century BC.

Heth

Patriarch who was the son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittite people

Heth was the son of Canaan and the eponymous patriarch of the Hittites, a significant nation in the land of Canaan during the era of the Patriarchs.

Israel

Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes

The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.

Jehoshaphat, King of Judah

King of Judah who instituted judicial reforms and defeated a massive invasion through prayer and song

The fourth king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who initiated religious reforms, established a national judicial system, and successfully repelled a massive foreign coalition.

Jeroboam son of Nebat

King of Israel who established the golden calf worship at Bethel and Dan

The first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who led the ten tribes in a secession from the house of David and established a separate religious system.

Joram, Son of Ahab and King of Israel

King of Israel who was killed by Jehu at Naboth's vineyard

Joram was the ninth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, a son of Ahab and Jezebel, whose reign ended the Omride dynasty during Jehu's bloody coup.

Judah, Son of Jacob

Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ

The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.

Mesha

King living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Naaman, Commander of the Army of Syria

Syrian commander healed of leprosy in the Jordan River

A high-ranking Aramean military commander who was healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha and subsequently converted to the worship of the LORD.

Nebat

Father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel

An Ephraimite from Zeredah and the father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel.

Shaphat, Father of Elisha

father of the prophet Elisha

Shaphat was a man of Abel-meholah and the father of the prophet Elisha, notable for his wealth and his support of his son's prophetic call during the Divided Monarchy.

Shunammites

Women of Shunem noted for their beauty and extraordinary faith

Individuals from the town of Shunem, notably Abishag and a wealthy woman of faith, who played significant roles in the monarchic history of Israel.