The answer is: Bow and arrows

2 Ki 13:15

In 2 Kings 13:15, Elisha, the revered prophet, is well past his high-flying days but still plays a crucial role in guiding Israel's King Joash through a time of crisis. When Elisha asks Joash to take hold of a bow and arrows, it's more than just a relic from a bygone era—it’s a symbolic gesture that speaks volumes about divine intervention and the fight against oppression.

By telling Joash to grab those weapons, Elisha intricately weaves in the idea of using what you have—be it tools, skills, or faith—to combat challenges. There's a striking echo from this moment to others in the Bible where simple tools are transformed by faith and intention. Consider David, who, with just a sling and five smooth stones, battled the giant Goliath. It is the act of uniting one’s resources with God’s promise that ultimately shields and empowers.

Interestingly, Christians today sometimes draw parallels between this moment with Elisha and spiritual battles of their own. It serves as a reminder that everyone has something saavy at hand—whether mental, physical, or spiritual—that can be wielded against obstacles. Plus, Joash’s subsequent arrows symbolize not just mortality (the striking of the soil), but resolution and destiny planned by the divine.

In examining this interaction, one can’t help but marvel at how such an event rings true through humanity's sagas: needing just a nudge of faith to unleash potential and reclaim hope.