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2 Kings 2. The Chariot of Fire and the Mantle of Elisha

This narrative chronicles the transition of prophetic authority from Elijah to his successor, Elisha, as they travel toward a supernatural departure. Despite multiple tests of his loyalty, Elisha refuses to abandon his mentor and ultimately secures a double portion of Elijah’s spirit after witnessing the elder prophet ascend to heaven in a whirlwind and chariot of fire. By taking up the fallen cloak and miraculously parting the Jordan River, Elisha proves that he has inherited divine validation, a status further confirmed by his subsequent acts of healing and judgment. The text serves to establish Elisha’s legitimate leadership over the community of prophets, demonstrating that the same power that worked through Elijah now resides with him.