Who was Elisha

Elisha was a Hebrew prophet who lived in Israel in 850-800 BC. C. he was chosen to succeed the prophet Elijah during the reigns of kings Joram, Jehu, Jehoahaz and Joash.
In Hebrew, his name is Elisa (אֱלִישַׁע), diminutive of Elishúa, which in Spanish means “God is my salvation.” Elisa is considered one of the “Fathers of Carmel”.
His miracles are mentioned in the Bible in the Second Book of Kings.
Elisha, son of Shaphat, was a shepherd who was born and lived in Abel-Meholah.

Who made the ax float on the water?
Elisha floated the ax – He reveals to the king how to make war against Syria – Horses and fiery chariots protect Elisha – Syrians strike blindly – Ben-Hadad besieged Samaria and food sells for a high price
This general was cured of leprosy.

Naaman, the leader of the Syrian army, recovered from leprosy on the advice of the prophet Elisha. Later, Elisa miraculously made the ax float on the water. Elisha also helped Israel thwart the plans of the Syrian army by revealing Syria’s war strategy to the king of Israel.