Abel Meholah
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Abel Meholah was a town in the Jordan Valley, likely located in the territory of Manasseh west of the Jordan River. It is most famous as the birthplace and home of the prophet Elisha, where Elijah found him plowing with oxen and called him to be his successor.
Historical Timeline
Early Kingdom Periodc. 850 BC
Elisha the son of Shaphat was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen when Elijah cast his mantle upon him, calling him to prophetic ministry
1 KINGS 19:16-21United Kingdomc. 1000 BC
The region was allocated to the tribe of Manasseh during the conquest of Canaan under Joshua
JOSHUA 17:1-13Divided Kingdomc. 850-800 BC
Elisha began his prophetic ministry from Abel Meholah, performing miracles and serving as God's spokesperson to Israel
2 KINGS 2:1-25
