STRANGEST THINGS OF THE BIBLE
ELIJAH WANTED ELISHA TO STAY AT GILGAL
"It was almost time for the Lord to take Elijah by a whirlwind up into heaven. While Elijah and Elisha were leaving Gilgal, Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here. The Lord has told me to go to Bethel.”
But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as you
live, I won’t leave you.”
So they went down to Bethel. 2 Kings 2:1-2 NCV
The people at Bethel talked to Elisha about the
prophecy of Elijah being taken away by God.
"The groups of prophets at Bethel came out to
Elisha and said to him, “Do you know
the Lord will take your master away from you
today?”
Elisha said, “Yes, I know, but don’t talk about
it.” 2 Kings 2:3 NCV
Elijah wanted Elisha to remain at Bethel,
because the LORD was calling him to go to
Jericho. Elisha swore he wouldn't leave
Elijah.
"Elijah said to him, “Stay here, Elisha, because
the Lord has sent me to Jericho.”
But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as you
live, I won’t leave you.”
So they went to Jericho. 2 Kings 2:4 NCV
The people at Jericho talked to Elisha about
the prophecy of Elijah being taken away by
God.
"The groups of prophets at Jericho came to
Elisha and said, “Do you know that
the Lord will take your master away from you
today?”
Elisha answered, “Yes, I know, but don’t talk
about it.”
2 Kings 2:5 NCV
Again Elisah refused to remain, and swore he
would follow Elijah.
Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here. The Lord has
sent me to the Jordan River.”
Elisha answered, “As the Lord lives, and as
you live, I won’t leave you.” So the two of
them went on.
2 Kings 2:6 NCV
Elijah slapped his coat on the Jordan river, and
the water parted.
"Fifty men of the groups of prophets came and
stood far from where Elijah and Elisha were by
the Jordan. Elijah took off his coat, rolled it up,
and hit the water. The water divided to the right
and to the left, and Elijah and Elisha crossed
over on dry ground." 2 Kings 2:7-8 NCV
Elijah's final words to Elisha, "Is there anything
I can do for you before I leave?" Elisha
requested a double portion of the spirit.
"After they had crossed over, Elijah said to
Elisha, “What can I do for you before I am
taken from you?”
Elisha said, “Leave me a double share of your
spirit.”
Elijah said, “You have asked a hard thing. But
if you see me when I am taken from you, it will
be yours. If you don’t, it won’t happen.”
2 Kings 2:9-10 NCV
Elisha saw a fiery chariot snatch Elijah away,
in a whirlwind he ascended into the clouds, to
heaven. Was Elijah raptured?
"As they were walking and talking, a chariot
and horses of fire appeared and separated
Elijah from Elisha. Then Elijah went up to
heaven in a whirlwind."
2 Kings 2:11 NCVNew Century Version
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