2 Kings 3:14
And Elisha said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
Cross-reference
In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah uses the identical oath formula 'As the LORD lives, before whom I stand' — Elisha now adopts his master's signature phrase.
In 1 Kings 18:15, Elijah again uses the same oath before Ahab, reinforcing that Elisha carries on his prophetic tradition.
In 1 Kings 21:20, Elijah confronts Ahab's evil; Elisha now shares that same stance against Jehoram, continuing the prophetic tradition.
2 Chronicles 17:3-9 describes Jehoshaphat's devotion to God, which explains Elisha's respect for him — he honors those who honor God.
In 2 Chronicles 19:3, Jehoshaphat is commended for seeking God, justifying Elisha's preferential treatment of the king of Judah.
Proverbs 28:4 says those who keep the law strive against the wicked—Elisha's refusal to honor the evil king exemplifies this principle.