Elisha
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Elisha
Summary
Elisha is a human biblical figure[1]. Born in Abel-meholah[2], he… he was born on 885 BC[3]. He passed away in Samaria[4]. He died on January 1, 790 BC[5]. He worked as a thaumaturge[6] and preacher[7]. He draws 12,822 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #98 of 529).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Abel-meholah[2], Elisha…
- Elisha died in Samaria[4].
- Elisha was born on 885 BC[3].
- Elisha died on January 1, 790 BC[5].
- Elisha's father was Shaphat[9].
- Elisha held citizenship in Kingdom of Israel[10].
- Elisha is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[11].
- Elisha's professions included thaumaturge[6].
- Elisha's professions included preacher[7].
- Elisha held the position of prophet[12].
- Elisha's religion is recorded as Yahwism[13].
- Elisha is recorded as male[14].
- Elisha's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[15].
- Elisha's Commons category is recorded as Elisha[16].
- Elisha's canonization status is recorded as saint[17].
- Elisha's said to be the same as is recorded as Elisha in Islam[18].
- Elisha's given name is recorded as Elisha[19].
- Elisha's feast day is recorded as June 14[20].
- Elisha studied under Elijah[21].
- Elisha's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
- Elisha's floruit is recorded as 900 BC[23].
- Elisha's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[24].
- Elisha's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
- Elisha's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[26].
- Elisha's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Elisha was born in Abel-meholah[2]. He was born on 885 BC[3]. His father was Shaphat[9]. He is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[11].
Education
Elisha studied under Elijah[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include thaumaturge[6] and preacher[7]. Elisha held the position of prophet[12].
Personal Life
Elisha's religion is recorded as Yahwism[13].
Death and Burial
Elisha died on January 1, 790 BC[5]. He died in Samaria[4].
Why It Matters
Elisha draws 12,822 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #98 of 529).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Elisha born?
Elisha's place of birth was Abel-meholah[2].
Where did Elisha die?
Elisha died in Samaria[4].
Who were Elisha's parents?
Elisha's father was Shaphat[9].