2 Kings 2:9

KJV

And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

— 2 Kings 2:9, 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 it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

YLT

And it cometh to pass, at their passing over, that Elijah hath said unto Elisha, `Ask, what do I do for thee before I am taken from thee?' and Elisha saith, `Then let there be, I pray thee, a double portion of thy spirit unto me;'

BBE

And when they had come to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, Say what you would have me do for you before I am taken from you. And Elisha said, Be pleased to let a special measure of your spirit be on me.

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