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2 Kings 2:11
2 Kings 2:11
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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2 Kings 2 — Overview2 Kings 2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have, I. That extraordinary event, the translation
of Elijah. In the close of the foregoing chapter we had a wicked king
leaving the world in disgrace, here we have a holy prophet leaving it…2 Kings 2 — Overview2 Kings 2 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Kings 2:1, Elijah, taking his leave of Elisha, with his mantle divides Jordan; 2 Kings 2:9, and, granting Elisha his request, is taken up by a fiery chariot into heaven; 2 Kings 2:12, Elisha, dividing Jordan with…2 Kings 2 — Overview2 Kings 2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter relates, how that Elisha accompanied Elijah to several places, and on the other side Jordan Elijah was taken up from him to heaven, which occasioned great lamentation in him, 2Ki 2:1, but having the mantle…2 Kings 2:9-122 Kings 2:9-12 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere, I. Elijah makes his will, and leaves Elisha his heir, now
anointing him to be prophet in his room, more than when he cast his
mantle upon him, 1 Kings xix. 19.
1. Elijah, being greatly pleased with the…2 Kings 2:112 Kings 2:11 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Kings 6:17; Psalms 68:17, Psalms 104:3-4; Ezekiel 1:4-28, Ezekiel 10:9-22; Habakkuk 3:8; Zechariah 3:8; Zechariah 6:1-8; Hebrews 1:14
by a whirlwind: 2 Kings 2:1
into heaven: Mark 16:19