Biblical Figures: Elisha, Miracle Worker - National Shrine

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The successor to Elijah, Elisha served as a prophet and miracle worker during a tumultuous time in Israel’s history. Though he performed many miracles, he remained humble and faithful to God, denying monetary gain as he served the Lord. In today’s Biblical Figures post, we invite you to learn more

about Elisha and his ministry.

Elisha is first introduced in 1 Kings 19. The Lord appeared to Elijah and told him that Elisha would succeed him as prophet. Elijah then approached Elisha, who was plowing in the field. Elijah threw his cloak on him, and Elisha asked to kiss his mother and father goodbye before coming with him. He burned his plow and used the fire to cook his oxen, leaving his past life behind.

For a time, Elisha ministered with Elijah. As Elijah approached the end of his life, he did not die, but was taken up in a whirlwind by God. Before Elijah left earth, he asked if there was anything he could do for Elisha. Elisha responded:

“May I receive a double portion of your [...]

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