Parallel Verses New Living Translation When they came to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away." And Elisha replied, "Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit and become your successor." King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And it came to pass when they had gone over, that Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. World English Bible It happened, when they had gone over, that Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you." Elisha said, "Please let a double portion of your spirit be on me." Young's Literal Translation 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;' 2 Kings 2:9 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible2:9 A double portion - Or, rather double to what the rest of the sons of the prophets receive at thy request. He alludes to the double portion of the first - born, Deut 21:17. But though Elisha desired no more, yet God gave him more than he desired or expected; and he seems to have had a greater portion of the gifts of God's Spirit, than even Elijah had. 2 Kings 2:9 Parallel Commentaries Library Jericho Itself. We read, that this city was not only wasted by Joshua with fire and sword, but cursed also. "Cursed be he before the Lord, who shall rise up and build that city Jericho," Joshua 6:26. "Nor was another city to be built (says the Talmudists), which was to be called by the name of Jericho: nor was Jericho itself to be built, although to be called by another name." And yet I know not by what chance this city crept out of dust and rubbish, lived again, and flourished, and became the second city to Jerusalem. … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Consolations against the Fear of Death. The Healing of the Waters The Country of Jericho, and the Situation of the City. Cross References Numbers 11:17 I will come down and talk to you there. I will take some of the Spirit that is upon you, and I will put the Spirit upon them also. They will bear the burden of the people along with you, so you will not have to carry it alone. Deuteronomy 21:17 He must recognize the rights of his oldest son, the son of the wife he does not love, by giving him a double portion. He is the first son of his father's virility, and the rights of the firstborn belong to him. 1 Kings 19:16 Then anoint Jehu grandson of Nimshi to be king of Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from the town of Abel-meholah to replace you as my prophet. Jump to Previous Crossed Double Elijah Eli'jah Elisha Eli'sha Inherit Measure Please Pleased Portion Side Special SpiritJump to Next Crossed Double Elijah Eli'jah Elisha Eli'sha Inherit Measure Please Pleased Portion Side Special SpiritLinks 2 Kings 2:9 NIV2 Kings 2:9 NLT 2 Kings 2:9 ESV 2 Kings 2:9 NASB 2 Kings 2:9 KJV 2 Kings 2:9 Bible Apps 2 Kings 2:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 2:9 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 2:9 French Bible 2 Kings 2:9 German Bible 2 Kings 2:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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