2 Kings 2:5

Translations

Modern

Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”

Traditional

And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

Literal

And the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came to Elisha, and they said to him, “Do you know that today YHWH will take away your master from over your head?” And he answered, “Yes, I know. Keep silent.”

Latin

…accesserunt filii prophetarum qui erant in Jericho, ad Eliseum, et dixerunt ei: Numquid nosti quia Dominus hodie tollet dominum tuum a te? Et ait: Et ego novi: silete.

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Hebrew

English

Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”

Notes

2 Kings 2:2–6

stay here: Elijah asked Elisha three times to stay behind while he traveled. Each time, Elisha refused and promised to stay with his master until the end.

2 Kings 2:1–18

Elijah was taken up into heaven. At that moment, the role of prophet passed to Elisha, shown by the transfer of Elijah’s mantle (cloak).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha

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People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah

Places

Jericho: An ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel

Glossary

Elijah Jericho Kings, Books of First and Second Ordain, Ordination Prophet, Prophetess Samuel (Person) Sons of the Prophets Whirlwind

Topics

Ascension of Elijah Christian Minister: Teachers of Schools Elisha: Witnesses Elijah's Transporting, Receives a Double Portion of his Spirit Jericho: A City East of Jerusalem and Near the Jordan River: Company of |The Sons of the Prophets| Lived At Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Transporting of Elijah to the Heavens Prophets: Ordinary: Trained up and Instructed in Schools Prophets: Schools of School: Jericho Servant: Good: Elisha Students in the Schools of the Prophets Translation of Elijah

2 Kings 2:5

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