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2 Kings 2:10 Β· KJV

"And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8And 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.
9And 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.
10And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
11And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
12And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.

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Reflection Questions

1

What hard things have you asked of God?

2

How do you respond to challenges in your faith?

3

When have you felt the presence of God guiding you?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God with difficult requests can deepen your faith. Reflect on how God has answered your prayers in unexpected ways.

leadership

Consider how you can mentor others in their spiritual journey, just as Elijah did with Elisha.

People in This Verse

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

Places in This Verse

Jordan(Jordan River today)

The Jordan River is a significant geographical feature in Israel, often associated with key biblical events, including the crossing into the Promised Land.

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