4 figures
Prophet of God and successor to Elijah.
Elisha performs several miracles in this chapter, demonstrating God's power and provision. He helps a widow by multiplying her oil, raises the Shunammite woman's son from the dead, and purifies a pot of stew.
Recipient of Elisha's miracle of oil multiplication.
A widow of a prophet seeks Elisha's help to pay her debts. Elisha instructs her to gather vessels and pour her small amount of oil, which miraculously multiplies.
A hospitable woman who receives a son through Elisha's prophecy and later sees him raised from the dead.
The Shunammite woman shows hospitality to Elisha, and in return, he prophesies that she will have a son. When her son dies, Elisha raises him back to life.
Servant of Elisha.
Gehazi assists Elisha in his ministry, including the interaction with the Shunammite woman and her son.