This caused Israel to sin; the people went to Bethel and Dan to worship the calves.

The Lord will raise up a king over Israel who will cut off Jeroboam’s dynasty. It is ready to happen!

He removed the male cultic prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the disgusting idols his ancestors had made.

Zimri destroyed Baasha’s entire family, just as the Lord had predicted to Baasha through Jehu the prophet.

Omri and all Israel went up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.

He replied, “Yes, go and say to your master, ‘Elijah is back.’”

But Elijah said, “As certainly as the Lord who rules over all lives (whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today.”

Then the king of Israel marched out and struck down the horses and chariots; he thoroughly defeated Syria.

He then asked, “Which invasion route are we going to take?” Jehoram answered, “By the road through the Desert of Edom.”

She said to her husband, “Look, I’m sure that the man who regularly passes through here is a very special prophet.

He told his servant Gehazi, “Ask the Shunammite woman to come here.” So he did so and she came to him.

He said to his father, “My head! My head!” His father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.”

So he picked him up and took him to his mother. He sat on her lap until noon and then died.

When Elisha arrived at the house, there was the child lying dead on his bed.

Some of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look, the place where we meet with you is too cramped for us.

He replied, “Don’t be afraid, for our side outnumbers them.”

Later King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled his entire army and attacked and besieged Samaria.

So they picked two horsemen and the king sent them out to track the Syrian army. He ordered them, “Go and find out what’s going on.”

Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.