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Lesson 12: Elisha & The Syrian Wars

Lesson 12 from The Divided Kingdom (Adult Series) by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 2 Kings 6:8-8:15
Estimated Date: 853 – 841 B.C.

Synopsis: Although Elisha helped Naaman, the Syrian, there was no peace between Syria and Israel. Once again, the two nations were at war. Elisha had been helping Israel and frustrating the king of Syria. Through Elisha’s intervention, Syria left Israel alone for a time. Eventually Syria came back against Israel but Israel would not seek God. Elisha taught the king to respect both God and His prophets.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What did the king of Syria suspect about his army? What was the truth?

  2. What happened to the Syrian army when they came to Elisha? Where were they led? Who led them?

  3. Why was there a famine in Samaria? How bad did it get?

  4. What was Elisha prophesy to the king? Who doubted him? How was the prophecy fulfilled?

  5. Why was the property of the Shunammite woman restored?

  6. What is the meaning of the prophecy in 2 Kings 8:10? What would Hazael do to Israel?