The Significance of the Symbolic Act of the Bow and Arrows in Elisha’s Instruction to Jehoash The biblical story of the prophet Elisha instructing King Jehoash of Israel to use a bow and arrows carries profound symbolic meaning and spiritual lessons. This event, recorded in 2 Kings 13:14–19, illustrates the…
How Elisha’s Prophetic Acts Confronted Idolatry and Injustice in Israel Keywords: Elisha, prophetic acts, idolatry in Israel, injustice, miracles, God’s authority, Israelite kings, social justice, Old Testament prophecy, Elijah’s successor Elisha, the prophet and successor of Elijah, played a pivotal role in confronting idolatry and injustice in the northern kingdom…
The Symbolic Act of Ahijah with His Cloak: Meaning and Significance Keywords: Ahijah, cloak symbolism, prophetic acts, Israel, Jeroboam, 1 Kings, prophecy, divine message, Israelite monarchy, symbolism in the Bible, Old Testament prophets Introduction to Ahijah and His Prophetic Role Ahijah the Shilonite was a prominent prophet in Israel during…