Elisha ministered for about 50 years in the northern kingdom of Israel, serving God during the reigns of Jehoram, Jehu, Jehoahaz, and Joash. The period of his ministry dates from about 850–800 B.C. Elisha’s work consisted of presenting the Word of God through prophecy, advising kings, anointing kings, helping the needy, and performing several miracles. Elisha was the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah a town on the western side of the Jordan River. Elijah found Elisha plowing with a team of oxen. As