Elisha launches a successful prophetic career,

Elisha launches a successful prophetic career, similar to that of his master. He brings a child back to life, makes iron float, magically purifies poisonous food, kills a pack of irritating children by sending bears after them—you know, normal prophet stuff. He also helps save Israel from the Aramean army, temporarily blinding them and then treating them to a feast before releasing them (aw—sweet, right?). He also helps end a famine that has been inflicting Samaria.