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  1. How does it work?<\/em> It\u2019s a miracle, yes. But even given that, there are some commonalities in these uncommon actions. Each miracle is done with a prop, with an additional object: a stick to throw into the water, flour, salt\u2026.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. To see and not to see<\/em>. When the army of Aram besieges Dothan to catch Elisha, he prays twice. Once, so that his servant will be able to see the real strength of each side: \u201cAnd the LORD opened the servant\u2019s eyes and he saw the hills all around Elisha covered with horses and chariots of fire\u201d (17), and a second time so that the Arameans would not be able to see the reality: \u201cPlease strike this people with a blinding light\u201d (18).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Cynicism and despair.<\/em> The king of Israel responds with bitter cynicism\u00a0 to the plea for help from the desperate woman: \u201cHelp me, Your Majesty!\u201d But when he hears her horrifying story, the cynicism gives way to deep mourning (see verses 26-27).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. A tense relationship<\/em>. Why does the king see Elisha as responsible for the situation? Even before the king\u2019s messengers arrive, Elisha knows that \u201cthat murderer has sent someone to cut off my head!\u201d (32). The enmity between the two is reminiscent of the previous generation: Ahab and Elijah. 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