How was Elijah going to be taken from Elisha?

By a whirlwind into heaven. And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind. (2 Kings 2:1) (2 Kings 2:1, KJV)

Where did Elijah tell Elisha to stay?

At Gilgal. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. (2 Kings 2:2) (2 Kings 2:2, KJV)

What did the sons of the prophets at Bethel ask Elisha?

Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day?. And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? (2 Kings 2:3) (2 Kings 2:3, KJV)

What did Elijah ask Elisha before being taken?

Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho. (2 Kings 2:4) (2 Kings 2:4, KJV)

What did Elisha ask for?

A double portion of Elijah's spirit. 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. (2 Kings 2:9) (2 Kings 2:9, KJV)

What appeared that separated Elijah and Elisha?

A chariot of fire, and horses of fire. And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder. (2 Kings 2:11) (2 Kings 2:11, KJV)

How did Elijah go up into heaven?

By a whirlwind. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. (2 Kings 2:11) (2 Kings 2:11, KJV)

What fell from Elijah as he went up?

His mantle. And he took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him. (2 Kings 2:13) (2 Kings 2:13, KJV)

What did Elisha do with Elijah's mantle at the Jordan?

Smote the waters, and they divided. He took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over. (2 Kings 2:14) (2 Kings 2:14, KJV)

What did the sons of the prophets at Jericho say about Elisha's spirit?

The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. (2 Kings 2:15) (2 Kings 2:15, KJV)

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2 Kings 2 Quiz — Elijah's Translation Flashcards

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Q1. How was Elijah going to be taken from Elisha?
A: By a whirlwind into heaven — 2 Kings 2:1
Q2. Where did Elijah tell Elisha to stay?
A: At Gilgal — 2 Kings 2:2
Q3. What did the sons of the prophets at Bethel ask Elisha?
A: Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? — 2 Kings 2:3
Q4. What did Elijah ask Elisha before being taken?
A: Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee — 2 Kings 2:4
Q5. What did Elisha ask for?
A: A double portion of Elijah's spirit — 2 Kings 2:9
Q6. What appeared that separated Elijah and Elisha?
A: A chariot of fire, and horses of fire — 2 Kings 2:11
Q7. How did Elijah go up into heaven?
A: By a whirlwind — 2 Kings 2:11
Q8. What fell from Elijah as he went up?
A: His mantle — 2 Kings 2:13
Q9. What did Elisha do with Elijah's mantle at the Jordan?
A: Smote the waters, and they divided — 2 Kings 2:14
Q10. What did the sons of the prophets at Jericho say about Elisha's spirit?
A: The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha — 2 Kings 2:15