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1 Kings 19:16

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and Jehu the son of Nimshi shall you anoint to be king over Israel; and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah shall you anoint to be prophet in your room.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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At Horeb, where Elijah receives God’s commission, he is sent back through the region toward Damascus, capital of Syria, to anoint Hazael king. Jehu of Israel and Elisha from Abel-meholah near the Jordan are likewise appointed, while Beersheba marks Elijah’s earlier southern refuge.

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1 Kings 19:16 mentions Abel-meholah, Beersheba, Damascus, Mount Horeb and Syria.

Beersheba · gugganij
Damascus · Dosseman
Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher

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