Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Kings 2:8c - Judah Learns the Bad Ways of the North

Through intermarriage between the dynasty of Omri and the dynasty of David, the Kings of Judah descend into evil ways.

Kings 2:8b - Elisha Sets Up a Coup In Aram

The king of Aram is ill, and he sends his servant Chazael to Elisha for help.  Elisha uses this opportunity to hint to Chazael that he should assassinate the king.

Kings 2:8a - Gechazi the Storyteller

Elisha advises the woman from Shunam to leave Samaria due to an impending famine, and squatters take over her home.  When she tries to seek justice, she finds Gechazi in the palace telling stories to the king, who ultimately decides in her favor.

Kings 2:7b - The Arameans Hastily Retreat From an Imaginary Army

The prophecy of Elisha comes true, as the lepers find an empty enemy camp full of food and supplies.

Kings 2:7a - The Four Lepers

Elisha promises a swift salvation, while four lepers find an empty Aramean camp.

Kings 2:6c - Can Even God Help Us?

The Arameans besiege Samaria and the situation deteriorates into a terrible disaster.  Can we even turn to God?

Kings 2:6b - Elisha Teaches How to Treat POWs

In a spectacular display of understanding and compassion, Elisha teaches a new understanding of proper conduct in war.

Kings 2:6a - Elisha Rolls Up His Sleeves

We read how Elisha the prophet helped his students build a new home for themselves.

Kings 2:5b - Selfish Greedy Gechazi

Gechazi selfishly takes some of Naaman's gifts for himself, and ruins Elisha's achievement.

Kings 2:5a - Elisha Cures Naaman

Elisha cures an enemy general from his leprosy, and teaches him a great lesson about monotheism.