Victory over Ben-hadad 1 Now Ben-hadadking of Aram assembled his entire army. Thirty-two kings,along with horses and chariots, were with him. He marched up, besieged Samaria,and fought against it. 2…

Ahab and Naboth’s Vineyard 1 Some time passed after these events. Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard; it was in Jezreelnext to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2…

Jehoshaphat’s Alliance with Ahab 1 There wasa lull of three yearswithout war between Aram and Israel. 2 However, in the third year, Jehoshaphatking of Judah went to visit the king…

Ahaziah’s Sickness and Death 1 After the death of Ahab, Moabrebelled against Israel. 2 Ahaziahhad fallen through the latticed window of his upper room in Samariaand was injured. So he…

Elijah in the Whirlwind 1 The time had come for theLordto take Elijah up to heavenin a whirlwind.Elijah and Elishawere traveling from Gilgal, 2 and Elijah said to Elisha,“Stay here;theLordis…

Israel’s King Joram 1 Joram son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria during the eighteenth year of Judah’s King Jehoshaphat and reigned 12 years. 2 He did what…

The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 1 One of the wives of the sons of the prophetscried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, has died. You know that your servant feared…

Naaman’s Disease Healed 1 Naaman,commander of the army for the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sightand highly regardedbecause through him, theLordhad given victory to Aram….

The Floating Ax Head 1 The sons of the prophetssaid to Elisha, “Please notice that the place where we live under your supervisionis too small for us. 2 Please let…

Aram Defeated 1 Elisha replied, “Hear the word of theLord! This is what theLordsays: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, six quartsof fine meal will sell for…