Why Did Elisha Emphasize Mercy by Feeding Captured Soldiers, and What Does This Teach About Ethical Leadership? The story of the prophet Elisha feeding captured enemy soldiers is one of the most remarkable demonstrations of mercy and ethical leadership found in the Old Testament. Recorded in 2 Kings 6:8–23, this … Continue reading Why did Elisha emphasize mercy by feeding captured soldiers, and what does this teach about ethical leadership?