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2 Kings 2:8-10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Kings 2:8-10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Elijah took his mantle,(A) rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and left. Then the two of them crossed over on dry ground.(B) 9 After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken from you.”
So Elisha answered, “Please, let me inherit two shares[a] of your spirit.”(C)
10 Elijah replied, “You have asked for something difficult. If you see me being taken from you,(D) you will have it. If not, you won’t.”
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- 2 Kings 2:9 Two shares is the inheritance of blessing for the firstborn son; Dt 21:17. Here Elisha is asking for the leadership role among the prophets.
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