2 Kings 2:9 “After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can…”

2 Kings 2:9

After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

World English Bible

When they had gone over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be on me.”

American Standard Version

And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe when they were passed ouer, Eliiah saide vnto Elisha, Aske what I shall doe for thee before I be taken from thee. And Elisha saide, I pray thee, let thy Spirit be double vpon me.

Darby Translation

And it came to pass when they had gone over, that Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass, at their passing over, that Elijah hath said unto Elisha, 'Ask, what do I do for thee before I am taken from thee?' and Elisha saith, 'Then let there be, I pray thee, a double portion of thy spirit unto me;'

Bible in Basic English

And when they had come to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, Say what you would have me do for you before I am taken from you. And Elisha said, Be pleased to let a special measure of your spirit be on me.

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Cross references

“Ask what”

Acts 20:25–36 Acts 1:8 Acts 8:17 2 Kings 13:14–19 Deuteronomy 34:9 Psalm 72:20

Acts 20:25–36 · BSB

Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.

Acts 1:8 · BSB

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 8:17 · BSB

Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

2 Kings 13:14–19 · BSB

When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!”

Deuteronomy 34:9 · BSB

Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Psalm 72:20 · BSB

Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.

“Elisha said”

Numbers 11:17 John 16:7 Numbers 11:25 1 Kings 3:9 John 14:12–14 1 Corinthians 12:31

Numbers 11:17 · BSB

And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourse…

John 16:7 · BSB

But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Numbers 11:25 · BSB

Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so ag…

1 Kings 3:9 · BSB

Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

John 14:12–14 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

1 Corinthians 12:31 · BSB

But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

“double portion”

Deuteronomy 21:17 Zechariah 12:8 Zechariah 9:12 1 Timothy 5:17 Numbers 27:20

Deuteronomy 21:17 · BSB

Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to…

Zechariah 12:8 · BSB

On that day the LORD will defend the people of Jerusalem, so that the weakest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD going before them.

Zechariah 9:12 · BSB

Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double.

1 Timothy 5:17 · BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Numbers 27:20 · BSB

Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.

10“You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.”

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