Personalities · 26 · Prophet and Priest
Elisha's room and board
Leader of a band of prophets, Elisha helps a poor widow and restores a dead boy, accepting only room and board in return.
A prophet who wouldn't profit.
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Bands of prophets lived in seclusion and offered services to many clients.
Bible reference: 2 Kings 4
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 411
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