A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.19.16;
son of: Shaphat (H8202H)
Also named: Elissaios (Ἐλισσαῖος "Elisha" G1666)
§ Elisha = "God is salvation"
the great prophet who succeeded Elijah
אֱלִישָׁע
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