“Death in the Pot!”: Solving the Mystery of Elisha’s Poisonous Stew

Mark Ziese

January 18, 2026

Exploring Israel-Palestine, Plants & Animals

What was the "death in the pot" in Elisha's stew? Explore the biblical botany of the Sodom Apple, Colocynth, and Prophetic Cucumber in 2 Kings 4:38-41. . .

Mark Ziese

October 22, 2015

Plants & Animals, Exploring Jordan, Exploring Israel-Palestine

Sodom apples

Mark Ziese

October 22, 2015

Plants & Animals, Exploring Jordan, Exploring Israel-Palestine

With Sodom burning up my newsfeed right now, I can’t think of a better time to think botanical thoughts.