2 Kings 2:8

KJV

And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

— 2 Kings 2:8, 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 Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

YLT

And Elijah taketh his robe, and wrappeth <FI>it<Fi> together, and smiteth the waters, and they are halved, hither and thither, and they pass over both of them on dry land.

BBE

Then Elijah took off his robe, and, rolling it up, gave the water a blow with it, and the waters were parted, flowing back this way and that, so that they went over on dry land.

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