And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him — Elisha slaughters his oxen and prepares a farewell feast for his community. The phrase shows his complete break from his former life. He then follows Elijah and becomes his servant. His destruction of his livelihood symbolizes total commitment to prophetic calling.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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