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This article examines the characterization of Elisha in Kings by considering the narrative’s presentation of how he attends to the people and tasks entrusted to him; an aspect of his characterization that I refer to as “stewardship.” This literary examination proceeds by examining Elisha’s call, his ministry within the Israelite community, and his ministry as it relates to the geopolitical conditions depicted in the narrative. Evaluating Elisha’s stewardship within the Israelite community involves an investigation of his interactions with both the Shunammite woman and the “sons of the prophets.” A similar evaluation of his geopolitical ministry investigates his response to the Aramean threat, Baalism, and his fulfillment of the commission given to his predecessor, Elijah, at Mount Horeb. This article argues that Elisha is consistently portrayed as managing his responsibilities effectively to achieve God’s desired outcome.
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Hagewood, Lee.
"ELISHA THE STEWARD: A LITERARY EXAMINATION OF ELISHA’S PROPHETIC MINISTRY."
Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)
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Available at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/auss/vol61/iss1/3
