# Elisha — Olney Hymns character guide

> Elisha in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0038-36-the-meal-and-cruse-of-oil

## Who they are

Elijah's successor, who performed many miracles and helped the needy.

## In the story

### [Naaman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/38-naaman)

The prophet who sends a message to Naaman, instructing him to wash in the Jordan River.

### [The Borrowed Axe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/39-the-borrowed-axe)

The prophet who prays and performs the miracle of making the iron axe head swim.

### [More with Us Than with Them](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/40-more-with-us-than-with-them)

The prophet whose prayer opened his servant's eyes to see the heavenly army.

### [The Shunammite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/13-the-shunammite)

Prophet whose prayer and faith, combined with God's power, restore the child.

### [Elijah's Mantle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/19-elijah-s-mantle)

Grieves at Elijah's departure, catches the mantle, and performs miracles through the Spirit.

### [Providences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/iii-providences)

Mentioned as the successor to Elijah, illustrating the continuation of God's provision.

### [Funeral Hymns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/funeral-hymns)

Referenced in the hymn 'On the Death of a Minister' as the successor to Elijah, symbolizing the continuation of God's work after a leader's death.

### [On the Death of a Believer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/72-on-the-death-of-a-believer)

Mentioned as the one who asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, serving as an analogy for the prayer for double grace.

### [On the Death of a Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/73-on-the-death-of-a-minister)

Mourns the departure of his master Elijah, fearing for Israel's future.

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