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2 Kings 2:13

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 2:13

Verse 13 of 25

Scripture focus

He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;

2 Kings 2:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 2:13

Theological / Devotional

Mantle of Elijah. The mantle was the insigne of Elijah’s prophetic office. When Elijah first designated Elisha as his successor, he threw his mantle upon him (1 Kings 19:19). Now the mantle was left to Elisha as a bequest from the elder prophet, and as an indication that he must now undertake the responsibilities of leadership which thus far had been carried by Elijah. Returning to the people with this badge of authority, he would be recognized as Elijah’s successor.

Bank of Jordan. The Jordan was both a barrier and an opportunity. To an ordinary individual it was a barrier. To a servant of God it proved an opportunity for the display of the power of God. Elisha stood at the Jordan, but he did not hesitate long.

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