The Tanakh Podcast

Today, we consider the character of Gehazi - Elisha's estranged assistant.

Aram's army captain has leprosy. His cure will come from an unlikely source - Elisha!
But what in particular makes Na'aman pledge to worship no deity other than the God of Israel?

This chapter contains four miracles stories of Elisha.
Miracles appear to be the standard way that Elsiha addresses problems.
But in the story of the Shunnamite woman and her son, we shall suggest that God teaches the great prophet Elisha that even miracle-making has its limits.

Israel, Judah and Edom join forces to attack Moav. We shall speak about a critical historic artifact - the Mesha Stele - that gives us important context for this military campaign.

This is the chapter in which Elijah ascends heavenwards in a chariot of fire.
But is this in fact a story about Elijah, or possibly it is concerned with his protégé, Elisha?