Elisha

(ē lī′s̸hə, i-)

noun

a masculine name: var. Ellis
Bible a prophet of Israel, ordained by Elijah as his successor: 1 Kings 19:16, 19; 2 Kings 2

Origin: Heb, lit., God is salvation

See Elisha in American Heritage Dictionary 4

In the Bible, a Hebrew prophet who was chosen by Elijah to be his successor.

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