| − | In the third or fourth year of his reign, Jehoram came under attack from Benhadad. Twice Elisha informed Jehoram of where Benhadad was planning to set up camp, and advised Jehoram each time to stay away from that spot. Subsequently Elisha appeared at [[Samaria]], the capital of the Northern Kingdom, with a large portion of the Syrian army following behind—because every soldier among them was blind. Jehoram asked Elisha's advice, and then fed the men generously and sent them home.<ref name=GeoCities/> | + | In the third or fourth year of his reign, Jehoram came under attack from Benhadad. Twice Elisha informed Jehoram of where Benhadad was planning to set up camp, and advised Jehoram each time to stay away from that spot. Subsequently, Elisha appeared at [[Samaria]], the capital of the Northern Kingdom, with a large portion of the Syrian army following behind—because every soldier among them was blind. Jehoram asked Elisha's advice, and then fed the men generously and sent them home.<ref name=GeoCities/> |