And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year.
Elisha died, and they buried him. Around that same time, bands of Moabite raiders invaded the land at the beginning of the year.
This verse marks the death of the great prophet Elisha and notes that Moabite raiders were attacking Israel around the same time.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Elisha was a prominent prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 9th century BC, serving as a successor to Elijah and performing many miracles to guide and protect the people. After his death, as mentioned in this verse, the Moabites, a neighboring enemy nation, seized the opportunity to invade, reflecting the frequent raids that occurred during times of vulnerability in Israel's history. This event underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, where weaker moments invited attacks from rivals.
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