Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

The mantle

2 Kings 2:8
Elijah took his cloak, folded it up, and hit the water with it. The water divided, and the two of them crossed over on dry ground.
1 Kings 19:19
Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen; he was near the twelfth pair. Elijah passed by him and threw his robe over him.

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