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Elijah and Elisha Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Elijah and Elisha word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1–15
Bible story: Elijah and Elisha

Use this word search after you teach Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 2:1–15).

The story: When the LORD would take Elijah up into heaven by a whirlwind, Elisha would not leave him: "As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee." Elijah smote the waters of Jordan with his mantle and they two went over on dry ground, and Elisha asked, "let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me." Then "there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire," and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha took up the mantle of Elijah and smote the waters, and they parted, and the sons of the prophets said, "The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha."

Talk about it: Big idea: Stay faithful to God, God's work goes on. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

When the LORD would take Elijah up into heaven by a whirlwind, Elisha would not leave him: "As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee." Elijah smote the waters of Jordan with his mantle and they two went over on dry ground, and Elisha asked, "let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me." Then "there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire," and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha took up the mantle of Elijah and smote the waters, and they parted, and the sons of the prophets said, "The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha." Read the whole story in 2 Kings 2:1–15 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven." (2 Kings 2:11, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Elijah, Elisha, Mantle, Jordan, Fire and Chariot.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Elijah, Elisha, Mantle, Jordan, Whirlwind, Chariot, Fire, Horses, Double and Prophets.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Elijah, Elisha, Mantle, Jordan, Whirlwind, Chariot, Fire, Horses, Double, Prophets, Gilgal, Jericho, Heaven, Waters, Spirit and Portion.

The words come from the story in 2 Kings 2:1–15 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Elijah and Elisha word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Elijah and Elisha word search?

The easy level has Elijah, Elisha, Mantle, Jordan, Fire and Chariot. The medium and hard levels add more words from 2 Kings 2:1–15 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.