Pics's commentary book about elisha s workstations

Elisha spent the next 15 years under elijah s mentor training to become the next pastorprophet to the nation of israel. Elisha, prophet m elisha came to elijah, who threw his cloak over him and he, abandoned the oxen, followed elijah and became his servant 1 k 19, 19. The young man would first prove himself faithful in small things, such as the humble duty of pouring water on the hands of elijah 2 kings 3. Elisha began his ministry as elijah s student and personal attendant. Despite a reversal in their fortunes during the reign of jeroboam ii 14.

Elijah reiterates his despair perhaps suggesting that he has not understood god s message and is sent on his way with three commissions, all of which allude to a future in which he himself will not participate. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries. I would purchase additional titles from this author ronald s. On his deathbed elisha prophesied that jehoash of israel would defeat aram only three more times on battle 2 kings 1419. The book of 2 kings is a history of israels and judahs. Keil pointed out that there were two purposes in the miracle of elisha s smiting the jordan with elijah s mantle. First among the mighty commentaries for general usefulness we are bound to mention the man whose name is a household word, matthew henry.

And he uses collections of stories about the prophets elisha, micaiah and isaiah. No, elisha didnt even accept naaman s token of appreciate so completely was he relying only on the lord s provision. Please, let us go to the jordan, and let every man take. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Elisha the son of shaphat is here, who used to pour the water on the hands of elijah. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible is available in the public domain. How religion poisons everything christopher hitchens 4.

Elisha s training under elijah would gradually prepare him for a work that he would one day take up alone. Introduction to the life of elisha doctrinal studies. Ellicott s commentary for english readers 17 and the lord opened the eyes of the young man. Buy matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book online. Elisha received the spirit of elijah and, among the many outstanding prodigies. The author is neither indicated in the text nor known by scholars.