How did the striking of the ground with arrows represent the number of victories Israel would achieve over Aram?
How the Striking of the Ground with Arrows Symbolized Israel’s Victories Over Aram The biblical narrative in 2 Kings 13:14-19 presents a fascinating symbolic act involving the prophet Elisha and King Joash (Jehoash) of Israel. The striking of the ground with arrows was not merely a ritual or dramatic gesture—it…