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How do we know Elisha's prophetic authority?

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Elisha's prophetic authority is demonstrated through his actions and the miraculous events that followed his life, confirming his role as a servant of God.

Elisha's authority as a prophet is shown through several key scriptural evidences. From the moment he succeeded Elijah, he performed numerous miracles which were manifestations of God's power working through him. The phrase 'man of God' associated with him signifies his official role as a prophet (2 Kings 13:19). Even in his final moments, he acted with authority by guiding King Joash and placing his hands upon the king's hands, symbolizing the transfer of divine strength for the task ahead. Furthermore, the miraculous resurrection of a man upon contact with Elisha's bones after his death underlines that his prophetic office was divinely sanctioned and that God continued to work through him beyond his earthly existence.
Scripture References: 2 Kings 13:19, 2 Kings 13:21

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