2 Kings 2

2 Kings 2:9

Let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

As thou hast chosen me unto a nearer relation unto thee, and herein hast preferred me to all the rest of the sons of the prophets; so give me this prerogative, that, according to the right of primogeniture, I may have a double portion to theirs, of that spirit and those miraculous powers, which are in thee; which I know thou, by thy last prayers, art able to effect.

2 Kings 2:11

There appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder, &c.

The angels of God, in the form of a fiery chariot and horses, not so much in a terrible as a glorious fashion, appeared, and, parting them, took up Elijah.

2 Kings 2:12

O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.

O my father, whose spirit I hope to inherit; all the safety, and strength, of Israel was in thy holiness and prevalency with God. This glorious chariot, that hath fetched thee up from us, puts me in mind of what thou wert unto us, the sure and glorious guard of thy Israel.

2 Kings 2:14

He smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah?

If, according to the engagement and promise of my master, it hath pleased God to give me a double portion, to my brethren, of his spirit, let it now be shewed in this trial; as to him, so to me, let the waters of Jordan be divided.

2 Kings 2:17

And they urged him till he was ashamed; and he said, Send.

Since your importunity will take no denial, please yourselves; try the event; send your messengers.