2 Kings 2:5

KJV

And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

— 2 Kings 2:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Elijah and Elisha travel together to Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan, with groups of prophets watching; at the Jordan, Elijah parts the water with his cloak and they cross over. Elisha asks for a double portion of Elijah's spirit; as …

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Other Translations

ASV

And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that Jehovah will take away thy master from thy head to-day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

YLT

And sons of the prophets who <FI>are<Fi> in Jericho come nigh unto Elisha, and say unto him, `Hast thou known that to-day Jehovah is taking thy lord from thy head?' and he saith, `I also have known--keep silent.'

BBE

And at Jericho the sons of the prophets came up to Elisha and said to him, Has it been made clear to you that the Lord is going to take away your master from over you today? And he said in answer, Yes, I have knowledge of it: say no more.

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