2 Kings 2:3

Translations

Modern

Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out 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 Beth–el came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

Literal

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

Latin

…egressi sunt filii prophetarum qui erant in Bethel, ad Eliseum, et dixerunt ei: Numquid nosti quia hodie Dominus tollet dominum tuum a te? Qui respondit: Et ego novi: silete.

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Hebrew

English

Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out 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

Events

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Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!”
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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.”
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People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah

Places

Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob

Glossary

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

Topics

Ascension of Elijah Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: The School of Prophets At Christian Minister: Teachers of Schools Elisha: Witnesses Elijah's Transporting, Receives a Double Portion of his Spirit Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Transporting of Elijah to the Heavens Prophets: Ordinary: Trained up and Instructed in Schools Prophets: Schools of School: Beth-El Servant: Good: Elisha Students in the Schools of the Prophets Translation of Elijah

2 Kings 2:3

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