The Prophet Who Was Killed by a Lion but Left Untouched by It

A lion killed a man of God on the road to Judah. But what happened next was unlike an ordinary lion attack. The animal did not eat the dead man’s body. It did not attack the donkey standing nearby, either. Instead, the lion remained beside the body as travelers passed and saw the strange scene. … Read more

Elisha’s Final Prophecy: Why Joash Struck the Ground Only Three Times

A dying prophet handed a king a bow and arrows, announced that God would give him victory over Israel’s enemy, and then gave him one final instruction: strike the ground. King Joash obeyed. He struck it three times and stopped. Elisha was angry. The king had come seeking help during a period of national weakness, … Read more