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2 Kings, Chapter 13 - Don't Stop At Three | Prophets of Israel Daily

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Show Notes

What can 2 Kings 13 teach us about Israel, faith, and the promises of God?

In this episode of Prophets of Israel Daily, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel explore Elisha's final days, King Joash's mysterious encounter with the prophet, and the enduring covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that continues to shape the story of the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

In this powerful chapter, we return to the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the prophet Elisha. As Israel faces devastating military defeat under the Aramean king, Jehoahaz cries out to Hashem—and Hashem hears his prayer. What does this reveal about divine mercy, repentance, and the covenant God made with the patriarchs?

We also explore Elisha's final encounter with King Joash, the prophetic arrow of salvation, and the mysterious command to strike the ground. Why does Elisha become angry when the king stops after three strikes? And what can this moment teach us about faith, perseverance, and the danger of limiting our vision?

Finally, Elisha's death brings one last astonishing miracle, as a dead man comes back to life after touching the prophet's bones. The chapter closes with a reminder that even when kingdoms fall and generations change, Hashem's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob endures.

In this episode, we explore: - Elisha's hidden years of serving Hashem and the people of Israel - Why Hashem hears Jehoahaz's prayer despite Israel's spiritual failures - The connection between Israel's oppression and the Exodus from Egypt - Elisha's arrow of salvation and the meaning of striking the ground - The relationship between faith, human action, and divine deliverance - Elisha's final miracle and the enduring promise of Israel's restoration - The covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and its significance for Israel today

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