1 Kings 19:17-19

International Standard Version

¹⁷ Whoever escapes from Hazael’s sword Jehu will execute, and whoever escapes from Jehu’s sword Elisha will put to death. ¹⁸ Nevertheless, I’ve reserved 7,000 in Israel who have neither bowed their knees to Baal nor kissed him.”

Elisha Chosen to Replace Elijah

¹⁹ Elijah left there and located Shaphat’s son Elisha, who was plowing, along with a total of^[a] twelve pairs of oxen.^[b] (He was plowing with the twelfth pair.) As Elijah passed by, he tossed his cloak at Elisha.^[c]