Elisha

Succeeded the fiery-chariot prophet

Elisha is a Hebrew name meaning "God is salvation," borne in the Bible by a prophet who succeeded Elijah.

The name appears occasionally in English-speaking countries, used for both males and females.

Elisha performed miracles throughout his ministry.

biblical

prophet

Divinely inspired messenger

Ahab · Israel · Syria · Damascus · Moabites · baldhead · chariot · fire · servant · anointing

miracles

healing

Restoration of health

widow · multiplication · loaves · axehead · floating · Jordan · blindness · army · chariots · fire

naming

Hebrew

Semitic language of Israel

baptismal · traditional · religious · scriptural

Categories
Opposites
prophetic succession

ElishaElijah

Old Testament prophet

Moses · Samuel · Isaiah · Abraham

religious alignment

ElishaBaal

Ancient Canaanite deity

false prophets · Ahab · Manasseh

prophetic disposition

ElishaElijah

Old Testament prophet

John the Baptist · Jonah · Amos

Phrases
Family

Elisabeth

Familiarity
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Profile
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