Which of the following is listed as a key character of 2 Kings?

• A. Hezekiah
• B. Zedekiah
• C. Elisha
• D. Jehoram

Answer: (C)

In 2 Kings the central thread is the prophetic ministry and miracles of Elisha, the successor to Elijah. His ongoing work—miracles, guidance to kings, and prophetic signs—drives the narrative across many chapters and shows God’s activity through a consistent messenger during a time of national decline. That sustained presence makes Elisha the standout figure people associate with the book.

Kings like Hezekiah, Zedekiah, and Jehoram are important within specific narratives, but their roles are more episodic or tied to particular reigns rather than forming the through-line of the whole book. Hezekiah has notable events in his own reign, Zedekiah appears late in the Judah narrative, and Jehoram is part of the royal history, not the book’s overarching focus.