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II Kings Chapter 2

THE PROPHETS

II KINGS

MELACHIM II

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. It provides insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during those periods. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

Chapter 2

II Kings Chapter 2 on Elijah Being Taken Up to Heaven

Talk About Dedication

Elisha the prophet is one very good example.

Being persistent is a clear sign of dedication to the matter.

As it is with Elisha towards Elijah.

“The Ascent of Elijah to Heaven”
“Elisha the Prophet”

It happened when Hashem took Elijah up to Heaven in a whirlwind: Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal,
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Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for Hashem has sent me to Beth-el.” But Elisha said, “[I swear] as Hashem lives and by your life that I shall not leave you!” So they went down to Beth-el.
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The prophets’ disciples who had been in Beth-el came out to Elisha and said to him, “Did you know that today Hashem is taking your master from upon your head?” He said, “I know also. Be silent!”
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Elijah took his mantle and folded it over, and struck the water, which split apart this way and that, and they both crossed over on dry land.
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As they were crossing, Elijah said to Elisha, “Request what I should do for you before I am taken away from you.” Elisha said, “May twice as much as your spirit be mine.”
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[Elijah] said, “You have made a difficult request. If you see me taken from you, it shall be for you; but if you do not, then it will not happen.”
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As they were walking and conversing, behold! — a chariot of fire and horses of fire [appeared] and separated between the two of them, and Elijah ascended to Heaven in the whirlwind.
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Elisha was watching and shouting, “Father! Father! Israel’s chariot and horsemen!” And then he saw him no more. he took hold of his garments and rent them into two pieces.
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The prophets’ disciples who were from Jericho saw him from a distance and said, “The spirit of Elijah has rested upon Elisha!” They came towards him and prostrated themselves to the ground before him.
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… “Thus said Hashem: I have cured this water; there shall no longer be from it death and bereavement.”
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So the water became cured, until this day, like the word of Elisha that he had spoken.
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He went up from there to Beth-el. As he was going up on the road, some young lads came out from the city and mocked him, saying to him, “Go on up, baldhead! Go on up, Baldhead!”
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He turned around and saw them and cursed them in the name of Hashem. Two bears then came out of the forest and tore apart forty-two of the lads.
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1 And it was when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, that Elijah and Elisha went from Gilgal.
2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here now for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel,” but Elisha said, “As the Lord lives and by the life of your soul, I will not leave you.” And they went down to Bethel.
3 And the disciples of the prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master from you?” And he said, “I know it too. Be quiet.”
4 And Elijah said to him, “Stay here now, for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” And he said, “As the Lord lives and by your life, I will not leave you.” And they came to Jericho.
5 And the disciples of the prophets who were in Jericho approached Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master from you?” And he said, “I know it too. Be quiet.”
6 And Elijah said to him, “Stay here now, for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” And he said, “As the Lord lives and by your life, I will not leave you.” And they both went.
7 And fifty men of the disciples of the prophets went and stood opposite them from a distance, as they both stood at the Jordan.
8 And Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water, and it divided to this side and to that side; and they both crossed on dry land.
9 And it was when they crossed, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, while I am not yet taken away from you.” And Elisha said, “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.”
10 And he said, “You have made a difficult request. If you see me taken from you, it will be so to you, and if not, it will not be.”
11 And it was that they were going, walking and talking, and behold a fiery chariot and fiery horses, and they separated them both. And Elijah ascended to heaven in a whirlwind.
12 And Elisha saw, and he was crying, “My father! My father! The chariots of Israel and their riders!” And he saw him no longer. Now he took hold of his garments and rent them in two pieces.
13 And he picked up Elijah’s mantle that had fallen off him, and he returned and stood on the bank of the Jordan.
14 And he took Elijah’s mantle that had fallen off him, and he struck the water and said, “Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?” He too struck the water and it divided on this side and on that side, and Elisha crossed.
15 And the disciples of the prophets who were in Jericho saw him from a distance, and they said, “Elijah’s spirit has rested on Elisha.” And they came toward him and prostrated themselves before him to the ground.
16 And they said to him, “Behold now, there are with your servants fifty able men. Let them go now and seek your master, perhaps a wind from the Lord has carried him off and thrown him on one of the mountains or in one of the valleys.” And he said, “You shall not send.”
17 And they urged him until he was ashamed. And he said, “Send.” And they sent fifty men, and they searched for three days but did not find him.
18 And they returned to him when he was staying in Jericho; and he said to them, “Did I not say to you, ‘You shall not go’?”
19 And the people of the city said to Elisha, “Behold the city is a good place to live in, as my lord sees, but the water is bad and the land causes people to die.
20 And he said, “Take me to a new jug and put salt therein,” and they took to him.
21 And he went out to the source of the water and threw salt there; and he said, “So has the Lord said, ‘I have cured these waters; there will no longer be death and bereavement from there.’ “
22 And the water became cured to this day, according to the word of Elisha that he spoke.
23 And he went up from there to Bethel, and he was going up on the road and some little boys came out of the city and jeered him, and said to him, “Go away, baldy; go away, baldy!”
24 And he turned around and saw them, and he cursed them in the name of God. And two she-bears came out of the forest and tore apart forty-two boys of them.
25 And he went from there to Mt. Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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