2 Kings

Continues the story of the divided kingdoms, their decline, and eventual exile.

Chapter 2

KJV - 2 Kings 2:9

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.

After they crossed, Elijah asked Elisha what he wanted him to do. Elisha replied, "Please leave behind a double amount of your spiritual power in me."

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