2 Kings 2:3

2:3 Some members of the prophetic guild ¹  in Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that today the Lord is going to take your master from you?” ²  He answered, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.”

2 Kings 2:5

2:5 Some members of the prophetic guild in Jericho approached Elisha and said, “Do you know that today the Lord is going to take your master from you?” He answered, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.”

2 Kings 2:9

2:9 When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “What can I do for you, ³  before I am taken away from you?” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of the prophetic spirit that energizes you.” ⁴ 

2 Kings 9:1

Jehu Becomes King

9:1 Now Elisha the prophet summoned a member of the prophetic guild ⁵  and told him, “Tuck your robes into your belt, take this container ⁶  of olive oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.

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¹ tn Heb “the sons of the prophets.”

² tn Heb “from your head.” The same expression occurs in v. 5.

³ tn Heb “Ask! What can I do for you….?”

⁴ tn Heb “May a double portion of your spirit come to me.”

⁵ tn Heb “one of the sons of the prophets.”

⁶ tn Or “flask.”