And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.
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HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
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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 ).
- Damascus Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Damascus.
- Syria Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.