Prophet Elisha

The Floating Axe Head: Why Elisha Helped Recover a Borrowed Tool

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A man was cutting down a tree when the iron head of his ax slipped off its handle and disappeared into the Jordan River. His reaction was immediate: “Alas, master! for it was borrowed” (2 Kings 6:5, KJV). He was not simply upset about losing a tool. The ax belonged to someone else, and he … Read more

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

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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