son of Nimshi. Son put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6, for grandson or descendant (2 Kings 9:2).
Elisha. El. my GOD [is] salvation.
Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 19:16
1 Kings 19:16
16 And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elishac the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.