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heard this, he said, '' It is the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elias the Thesbite, saying, 'In the eld of Jezrahel the dogs shall eat the esh of Jezabel.' ''
2. THE MIRACLES OF ELISEUS IN THE KINGDOM OF JUDA
WhileAchabwasrulingovertheKingdomofIsrael, Ja 's Josaphat was king of Juda. He was a wise and peace­ loving king. He remained true to God all the days of
his life.
While Josaphat was king, there was peace in his country. The people turned their attention to the trades. They cared for the farms and the pastures of the country, so that the crops and herds were large and good. Josaphat appointed judges in all the chief cities.
The kings of Juda who succeeded Josaphat were weak and sinful. The kings of Israel who succeeded Achab were also evil men. They worshiped idols and forced the people to follow their example. War, dis­ ease, and death followed as the punishment of the sinful lives of these kings.
During the reign of Josaphat, Elias and Eliseus i were leaving Galgal, when Elias said to Eliseus, neIt
Heaven "Stay thou here, for I am going to Bethel." But ina
Eliseus said, ''I will not leave thee!'' They went to Bethel and Jericho and came to the Jordan. As they stood by the Jordan, Elias took his mantle, folded it together and struck the water with it. The water was divided, and they both passed over on dry ground. When they had crossed the Jordan, Elias said to Eliseus, 'rAsk what thou wouldst have me do for thee