2 Kings 2:9

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Summary

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.

Ask what

Elisha said

A double portion

1 Timothy 5:17

Bible References

Ask what

Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness of which he died: and Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over him, and said, "My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and its horsemen."

"Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation,

Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

The LORD, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of your people, and prepare their heart for you;

God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.

Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.

I pray for them. I do not pray for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."

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

"Now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I went about proclaiming the Kingdom, will see my face no more.

Elisha said

I will come down and talk with you there. I will take of the Spirit which is on you, and will put it on them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you not bear it yourself alone.

Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?"

Now, LORD God, let your promise to David my father be established; for you have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will do also; and he will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father.

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.

A double portion

You shall put of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.

but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he has; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.

In that day the LORD will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem. He who is feeble among them at that day will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD before them.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.