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the head of Elisha … on his shoulders: Decapitating enemies was common (2 Kings 10:6–8; 1 Samuel 17:51; 31:9; 2 Samuel 4:7–8, 12; 20:22; Matthew 14:11) in the ancient Near East. Joram thought the problem arose because Elisha had spared Ben-hadad’s troops earlier (2 Kings 6:22–23). Ben-hadad had also been pursuing Elisha (2 Kings 6:13), putting the entire city at risk.
Events
People
Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah Shaphat: Father of Elisha the prophet
Glossary
Criminal Law and Punishment Elisha Kings, Books of First and Second Samaria Shaphat Sons of the Prophets
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks of Samaria Elisha: Life of, Sought by Jehoram Head: The Uppermost and Chief Member of the Body Israel: The City of Samaria Besieged Malice: Jehoram Toward Elisha Oath: King of Samaria Confirms his Word with An Persecution of Elisha Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Besieged by Ben-Hadad Shaphat: Father of Elisha