2 Kings 2:13
New International Version
Elisha then picked up Elijah’s cloak that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

New Living Translation
Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak, which had fallen when he was taken up. Then Elisha returned to the bank of the Jordan River.

English Standard Version
And he took up the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

Berean Standard Bible
Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

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

New King James Version
He also took up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

New American Standard Bible
He also took up the coat of Elijah that had fallen from him, and he went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

NASB 1995
He also took up the mantle of Elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

NASB 1977
He also took up the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

Legacy Standard Bible
He also took up the mantle of Elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

Amplified Bible
He picked up the mantle of Elijah that fell off him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

Christian Standard Bible
picked up the mantle that had fallen off Elijah, and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Elisha picked up the mantle that had fallen off Elijah and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

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

Contemporary English Version
Elijah's coat had fallen off, so Elisha picked it up and walked back to the Jordan River.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he picked up Elijah's coat (which had fallen off Elijah), went back, and stood on the bank of the Jordan River.

Good News Translation
Then he picked up Elijah's cloak that had fallen from him, and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

International Standard Version
picked up Elijah's ornamented cloak that had fallen from him, and went back to stand on the bank of the Jordan River.

Majority Standard Bible
Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

NET Bible
He picked up Elijah's cloak, which had fallen off him, and went back and stood on the shore of the Jordan.

New Heart English Bible
And he picked up the cloak of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

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

World English Bible
He also took up Elijah’s mantle that fell from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he takes up the robe of Elijah that fell from off him, and turns back and stands on the edge of the Jordan,

Young's Literal Translation
And he taketh up the robe of Elijah, that fell from off him, and turneth back and standeth on the edge of the Jordan,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will lift, up the wide cloak of Elijah which fell from above him, and he will turn back and stand by the lip of Jordan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he took up the mantle of Elias, that fell from him: and going back, he stood upon the bank of the Jordan,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he picked up the cloak of Elijah, which had fallen from him. And turning back, he stood above the bank of the Jordan.

New American Bible
and picked up the mantle which had fallen from Elijah. Then he went back and stood at the bank of the Jordan.

New Revised Standard Version
He picked up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he took up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he picked up the cloak of Elyah that fell from him, and he returned and stood himself on the edge of Jordan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Elisaie took up the mantle of Eliu, which fell from off him upon Elisaie; and Elisaie returned, and stood upon the brink of Jordan;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elijah Taken to Heaven
12As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two. 13Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. 14Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over.…

Cross References
1 Kings 19:19
So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him.

Exodus 4:2-4
And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. / “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. / “Stretch out your hand and grab it by the tail,” the LORD said to Moses, who reached out his hand and caught the snake, and it turned back into a staff in his hand.

Numbers 20:8-11
“Take the staff and assemble the congregation. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock while they watch, and it will pour out its water. You will bring out water from the rock and provide drink for the congregation and their livestock.” / So Moses took the staff from the LORD’s presence, just as he had been commanded. / Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen now, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” ...

Joshua 3:13-17
When the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD—the Lord of all the earth—touch down in the waters of the Jordan, its flowing waters will be cut off and will stand up in a heap.” / So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, ...

1 Kings 19:16
You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.

2 Kings 4:29-31
So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” / And the mother of the boy said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. / Gehazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the boy’s face, but there was no sound or response. So he went back to meet Elisha and told him, “The boy has not awakened.”

2 Kings 6:6-7
“Where did it fall?” asked the man of God. And when he showed him the place, the man of God cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float. / “Lift it out,” he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.

2 Kings 13:14-21
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!” / Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows. / Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. ...

Matthew 3:4
John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

Matthew 14:28-31
“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.” / “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. / But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” ...

Mark 1:6
John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

Mark 6:48-51
He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them, / but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— / for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” ...

Luke 9:54
When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?”

John 1:26-27
“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. / He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”

John 14:12
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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

the mantle

2 Kings 2:8
And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

1 Kings 19:19
So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.

bank [heb] lip

1 Kings 9:26
And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.

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2 Kings 2
1. Elijah, taking his leave of Elisha, with his mantle divides Jordan
9. and, granting Elisha his request, is taken up by a fiery chariot into heaven
12. Elisha, dividing Jordan with Elijah's mantle, is acknowledged his successor
16. The young prophets, hardly obtaining leave to seek Elijah, cannot find him.
19. Elisha with salt heals the unwholesome waters
23. Bears destroy the children that mocked Elisha














He picked up the cloak
The phrase "He picked up the cloak" refers to Elisha's action of taking up Elijah's mantle after Elijah was taken up to heaven. The cloak, or mantle, is significant as it symbolizes the prophetic authority and the spiritual power that Elijah had. In Hebrew, the word for cloak is "adderet," which can also mean a garment of splendor or glory. This act of picking up the cloak signifies Elisha's acceptance of the prophetic office and the responsibilities that come with it. Historically, the passing of a mantle was a common way to signify the transfer of authority or responsibility, and in this context, it marks the continuation of God's work through Elisha.

that had fallen from Elijah
The cloak "that had fallen from Elijah" emphasizes the divine nature of the prophetic calling. Elijah did not hand the cloak to Elisha; it fell from him as he was taken up to heaven, indicating that the transfer of prophetic authority was orchestrated by God, not by human decision. This falling of the cloak can be seen as a divine appointment, where God chooses Elisha to carry on the mission. The historical context of prophets in Israel shows that they were often chosen by God rather than by succession or human appointment, underscoring the divine will in leadership.

and went back and stood
The phrase "and went back and stood" indicates Elisha's return to the Jordan River, the place where Elijah had performed his last miracle. This action shows Elisha's readiness to begin his ministry and to test the power and presence of God with him. The act of standing is significant in the Hebrew context, as it often denotes readiness, authority, and the beginning of a mission. Elisha's standing at the Jordan is a symbolic gesture of his new role and the beginning of his journey as a prophet.

on the bank of the Jordan
"On the bank of the Jordan" situates the event geographically and spiritually. The Jordan River is a significant location in Israel's history, representing a place of transition and new beginnings. It was the river that the Israelites crossed to enter the Promised Land, and it is now the place where Elisha begins his prophetic ministry. The Jordan River serves as a boundary between the past and the future, symbolizing the crossing over into a new phase of God's work through Elisha. The historical and spiritual significance of the Jordan River adds depth to Elisha's actions, as it is a place where God's power and presence have been demonstrated repeatedly in Israel's history.

(13) The mantle of Elijah.--See 2Kings 2:8, and comp. 1Kings 19:19. The badge of the prophet's office was naturally transferred to his successor.

The bank.--Literally, lip. So ????? is used in Greek (Herod. ii. 70).

Verse 13. - He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him; and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; literally, the lip of the Jordan; that is, the brink of the stream, at the point, probably, where he and his master had crossed it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Elisha also picked up
וַיָּ֙רֶם֙ (way·yā·rem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

the cloak
אַדֶּ֣רֶת (’ad·de·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 155: Something ample

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

had fallen
נָפְלָ֖ה (nā·p̄ə·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

from
מֵעָלָ֑יו (mê·‘ā·lāw)
Preposition-m | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Elijah,
אֵלִיָּ֔הוּ (’ê·lî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 452: Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites

and he went back
וַיָּ֥שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

and stood
וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֖ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the bank
שְׂפַ֥ת (śə·p̄aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin

of the Jordan.
הַיַּרְדֵּֽן׃ (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine


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