Abstract
The Books of Kings contain some examples of individual restitution in the prophetic narratives: raising from death, restitution from a disastrous illness and restitution of a social position. The 17win motive in these narratives is the confidence of people in the saving power of the prophet and of God, who uses the nwgic abilities of the prophet. In the composition of the Deuteronomistic History the national restitution of Israel in 2 Kings 13-14 appears as a chance for Israel to repent. But it was not used, and so the history of Israel inevitably came to an end.
Highlights
The Books of Kings contain some examples of individual restitution in the prophetic narratives: raising from death, restitution from a disastrous illness and restitution of a social position
In the composition of the Deuteronomistic History the national restitution of Israel in 2 Kings 13-14 appears as a chance for Israel to repent
I The books of Kings are a part of the Deuteronomistic History
Summary
I The books of Kings are a part of the Deuteronomistic History. This work was composed to explain the fall of Israel and Judah, the destruction of the temple, the removal of the Davidic dynasty and the deportation of large parts of the people as a doom of God. By this sentence he gives the following story a theological perspective[14]: The healing of this for his country very important man, suffering from a severe illness of skin (not leprosy), will only happen by Yahweh, the God of Israel, who obviously is at work over the borders of his country. By the beginning and the end of the story (vv 1.15a.17*-19) is clearly said, that Elisha, the man of God, is only the mediator, the God of Israel is giving healing and restitution by him.
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