David Guzik commentary on 2 Kings 2 describes the ascension of Elijah, and how Elisha asks for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.

On the way Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, I pray, for the Lord has sent me to Bethel;" but Elisha declared with a solemn oath that he would not leave him.

And Elijah said unto Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee. Seemingly unwilling he should go with him, and be present at his assumption; which was either out of ...

Know we not that our nearest relations, and dearest friends, must shortly be taken from us? The Lord will take them; we lose them not till he calls for them ... Clarke's Commentary · Dr. Constable's Expository Notes

At the end of the day, Elijah has scored a victory for God, but 850 prophets are dead. This event comes to characterize Elijah's approach to his prophetic task ...

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.

1Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2And Elijah said to Elisha, ...

6 мар. 2024 г. · The second chapter of 2 Kings describes the departure of the prophet Elijah as he was taken to heaven on a chariot of fire.

24 июн. 2019 г. · Elisha's refusal to leave Elijah could be the theme of a sermon on determination and commitment in our calling. Elijah's answer to Elisha's ...

The Lord must be glorified as a righteous God who hates sin, and will reckon for it. Let young persons be afraid of speaking wicked words, for God notices what ...