Lux Domini
And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD’s deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed them.

Key themes

HopeJustice and mercySalvationTruthProphetic witness

Glossary

Syria Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.

Elisha Person

God his salvation, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, who became the attendant and disciple of Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:16-19 ).

Aphek Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Ein Gev.