Chapter 2 of 2 Kings marks a key transition in the transfer of the prophetic ministry from Elijah to Elisha. Elisha clings to Elijah until he is taken up in a whirlwind. With Elijah's departure, however, Elisha receives a double portion of Elijah's spirit.
Elijah
Descent into Ungodliness (Lesson 8)
Omri eventually emerged as the victor after the civil war with Tibni and began a new ruling dynasty with a 12-year reign. It is at this point that Omri’s son Ahab, the most evil of all the kings of Israel or Judah we have seen thus far enters. At the same time, though, we also see the entrance of the prophet Elijah who will confront Ahab on behalf of God.