And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.
Parallel translations
- WEB He went from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.
- KJV And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.
- NKJV Then he went from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.
- NASB He then went on from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.
- NLT From there Elisha went to Mount Carmel and finally returned to Samaria.
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Quick answer
Elisha travels to Mount Carmel and then returns to Samaria. The note traces his movements as his ministry continues.
Overview
Mount Carmel was associated with Elijah's great triumph over Baal's prophets, fitting for his successor to visit. The return to Samaria places Elisha near the centers of power for the events that follow. The brief itinerary frames Elisha as an active prophet moving among the people and the seats of authority.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 2 Kgs 4:25So she set out and went to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When the man of God saw her at a distance, he said to his servant Gehazi, “Look, there is the Shunammite woman.
- 1 Kgs 18:19–20Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.”
- 1 Kgs 18:42So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees.
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