1 Kings 19:17-19

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷ Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael,^(A) and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.^{(B) 18} But I will leave 7,000 in Israel^(C)—every knee that has not bowed to Baal^(D) and every mouth that has not kissed him.”^(E)

Elisha’s Appointment as Elijah’s Successor

¹⁹ Elijah left there and found Elisha^(F) son of Shaphat as he was plowing. Twelve teams of oxen were in front of him, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah walked by him and threw his mantle over him.^(G)