Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
Glossary
- Elisha Person
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God his salvation, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, who became the attendant and disciple of Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:16-19 ).
- Shaphat Tribe
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Judge. (1. ) One of the spies. He represented the tribe of Simeon ( Num. 13:5 ). (2. ) The father of Elisha ( 1 Kings 19:16-19 ). (3. ) One of David’s chief herdsmen ( 1 Chr. 27:29 ).