Similarities Between Elisha And Elijah

Elisha, originally an assistant to Elijah, was the successor to Elijah after he was taken by a whirlwind. This was recognized by other prophets because they seen Elijah’s mantle had been left for Elisha. The differences between Elisha and Elijah were their personal lives and political stance. Elisha did not keep to himself like Elijah did, and besides being more outgoing; Elisha was more involved in politics. Still, Elisha learned and studied under Elijah, so they were alike in ways as well.

Elisha travels to the same places as Elijah such as Mount Carmel and Samaria, which shows the two prophets similarities (Zucker, 2013). There is also an understated similarity where the number “12” bonds these two together. Elisha farms with 12