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