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Elisha

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Biblical Character

The Resume

    ( -circa 800 BC)
    Born in Abel-Meholah (located in biblical Israel)
    Old Testament prophet appearing in the Books of Kings
    Successor to the prophet Elijah
    Venerated by Catholics, Lutherans and some Orthodox churches
    Also recognized as a prophet by Islam

Why he might be annoying:

    He asked for twice the miracle working power of Elijah.
    When 42 children called him 'baldy,' he sicced two female bears on them.
    He also asked God to blind his enemies.
    These stories embarrass modern liberal believers.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was Israel’s official prophet for 60 years.
    He used salt to restore Jericho's undrinkable water and infertile soil.
    He saved many from drought and famine.
    The 42 children may have actually been a gang of thuggish young men.
    He could raise the dead (even after he himself had passed on).

Credit: Georgina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 61 Votes: 67.21% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 36 Votes: 38.89% Annoying