Born: 900 BCE — approximate, succeeded Elijah around 850 BCE
Died: 800 BCE — ministered for about 60 years after Elijah
Elisha
Elijah’s successor who received a double portion of his spirit. Performed many miracles: purified water, multiplied oil, raised a dead boy, healed Naaman’s leprosy, made an axehead float. Advised kings and saw the heavenly army surrounding them. A prophet in Islam.
Illustrations
Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fire
Giuseppe Angeli (c. 1740-55), Public Domain - National Gallery of Art (Elisha receiving Elijah's mantle)
