2 Kings 2:25

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He went from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.

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Maps for this passage

Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

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

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan mark Elisha’s early prophetic journey after Elijah’s departure, while Mount Carmel recalls Elijah’s contest against Baal and becomes Elisha’s destination. Samaria, Israel’s capital, was the center of the northern kingdom whose covenant unfaithfulness made prophetic ministry necessary.

Places in this passage

2 Kings 2:25 mentions Bethel, Jericho, Jordan, Mount Carmel and Samaria.

Photo of Mount Carmel — Mount Carmel · Chadner