The work of Elisha as a prophet was in some respects very different from that of Elijah. To Elijah had been committed messages of condemnation and judgment; his was the voice of fearless reproof, calling king and people to turn from their evil ways. Elisha's was a more peaceful mission; his it was to build up and strengthen the work that Elijah had begun; to teach the people the way of the Lord. Inspiration pictures him as coming into personal touch with the people, surrounded by the sons of the prophets, bringing by his miracles and his ministry healing and rejoicing.

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Elisas og Elias' profetgerning var i visse henseender ret forskellige. Elias fik ved flere lejligheder betroet et domsbudskab; han skulle uforfærdet hæve røsten for at irettesætte konge og folk og opfordre dem til at afstå fra deres ondskab. Elisas gerning var af mere fredelig art. Han skulle bygge videre på det arbejde, som Elias havde påbegyndt, og lære folket Herrens vej. Gennem det inspirerede ord får man det indtryk, at han kom i personlig berøring med folket, færdedes sammen med profetsønnerne og bragte lægedom og glæde ved sine mirakler og sit virke.