Category: 2 Kings

This chapter describes Elisha healing Naaman, a Syrian commander, of leprosy. “So Gehazi [the servant of Elisha] followed Naaman. And when Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot… and [Gehazi] said ‘…Please give… a talent of silver and two changes of clothing.’ And Naaman said, ‘Be pleased to accept two…

This chapter contains multiple accounts of God working miracles through Elisha, including multiplying oil, impossible conception, raising a child from the dead, purifying poisonous food, and multiplying food to feed a crowd. “And as the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, [Elisha] said… ‘Set on the large pot, and boil stew…’ One of…

Today I read 2 Kings 2. This chapter contains two major sections – Elijah being taken up into heaven by God, and the beginning of Elisha’s solo ministry. Unfortunately, there’s far too much content to cover it all. “…Elijah said… ‘Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.’ And Elisha…

In this chapter the new King of Israel, Jehoram (another son of Ahab) and Jehoshaphat, King of Judah ally with the King of Edom to face the Moabites who had rebelled against Israel. They first seek a prophet of the Lord, Elisha, concerning provision and victory. “And Elisha said, ‘As the Lord of hosts lives,…

This chapter recounts Elijah’s interactions with Ahaziah, King of Israel (son of Ahab and Jezebel). “Again the king sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty… fell on his knees before Elijah and entreated him, ‘O man of God, please let my life, and the life of…