2 Kings Chapter 2
Elijah's Ascension
Old Testament Unknown Verses
2 Kings
Chapter Summary
Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, and Elisha receives his mantle
Key Verses
2 Kings 2:9 2 Kings 2:11 2 Kings 2:15
Scripture Content
When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, 'Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.' And Elisha said, 'Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.' And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Themes & Topics
Translation Succession Double Portion Prophetic Ministry