Needed: Bibles, blanket or sheet or beach towel, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils, various objects to hide. And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.--Rather, Elijah went up in the storm heavenward, or, perhaps, into the air. Then two she-bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 of the boys. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. The chariots and horsemen of Israel! And Elisha saw him no more. Thenius objects that this use of 'aph is doubtful, and supports Houbigant's correction, '?pho, an enclitic then--"Where, then, is Jehovah, the God of Elijah? 20He responded, Bring me a new jar, and put salt in it. So they brought it to him. Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; A double portion.--The expression used in Deuteronomy 21:7 of the share of the firstborn son, who by the Mosaic law inherited two parts of his father's property. Joshua 1:1,2 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, . Part 1. That means no permission is needed as long as you credit this Ministry-To-Children.com in the final work. Job 22:30 He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands. 6Then Elijah said to him, (K)Please stay here, for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan. But he said, As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you. So the two of them went on. So he said, Send them. And they sent fifty men, who searched for three days but did not find him. Elijah's translation and the events that surrounded it became a means of testing for Elisha whom God had called to step into the shoes of the older prophet. Have students close their eyes, and then, take one of the objects and put it in your pocket or outside the room. This is part 3 in a through the Bible for preschoolers' series. It is HIS divine will that young people come to faith in Jesus Christ and find salvation through the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit to bring them to faith. 2 Kings 13:14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. Then, when Jesus comes back to earth, Hell bring our spirits with Him and will raise our bodies back from the dead to be like new. Deuteronomy 34:9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. And 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. I think it was okay for Elisha to want to be more powerful because he didnt want to be selfish with his power. And he took hold of his own clothes and tore them into two pieces. Elijah and Elisha Bible Story - Important Facts to Know - Crosswalk Never again will it cause death or make the land unproductive. 22And the water has remained pure(AF) to this day, according to the word Elisha had spoken. 10You have asked a difficult thing, Elijah said, yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yoursotherwise, it will not.. 2 Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. No longer will there be from there death or barrenness. 22So the waters were healed to this day, according to the word that Elisha spoke. And Elisha said. For less than $5/mo. , And when he also had smitten.--The Hebrew is, also (or, even) he--and he smote. Elijah Taken To Heaven - April 20, 2023 - Devotional by James Russell Give them hints if they cant figure it out. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here please, for Adonai has sent me on to Bethel." But Elisha said, "As Adonai lives, and as you live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel. Then, Elisha became Elijahs helper, and Elijah taught Elisha how to be a prophet. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. New King James Version (NKJV). And Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here please, for the LORD has sent me as far as Bethel." But Elisha said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel. Elijah Raises The Son Of The Widow Of Zarephath Baal and Elijah Elijah Is Nourished By An Angel Elijah Destroys The Messengers Of Ahaziah Elijah Ascends To Heaven In A Chariot Of Fire Jesus' Body Is Taken Down Jesus And The Woman Taken In Adultery Elijah Fed By Ravens Elijah And The Widow At Zarephath Elijah And The Prophets God Comforts Elijah Elijah Calls Elisha Elijah Taken To Heaven Voice From Heaven Jesus Taken To Annas Elisha's Heavenly Defenders Last Ministry And Translation Of Elijah Ministry Of Elisha From The Translation Of Elijah To The Anointing Of Jehu Positional; The Believer's Standing Christ And In The Heavenlies Through Pure Grace New Covenant And The Heavenly Sanctuary Elijah Versus The Priests Of Baal Jesus Returns To Heaven God Creates Heaven And Earth Enoch's Godliness And Translation Into Heaven Pharaoh, Having Taken Her From Him, Is Compelled To Restore Her Lot Is Taken Prisoner Denies His Wife, Who Is Taken By Abimelech God Promises Them Bread And Meat From Heaven, And They Are Rebuked Sum Of All Israel Is Taken In The Plains Of Moab Usage Of A Captive Taken To Wife Bird Is Not To Be Taken With Her Young Ones Achan Is Taken By The Lot Plan Whereby Ai Was Taken Hazor Is Taken And Burnt All The Country Taken By Joshua Jerusalem Taken Hebron Taken Hormah, Gaza, Askelon, And Ekron Taken Zebah And Zalmunna Are Taken They Are Smitten Again, The Ark Taken, And Hophni And Phinehas Are Slain Jonathan, Taken By Lot, Is Save By The People Barzillai Dismissed, And Chimham His Son Taken Into The King's Family Elijah, Having Prophesied Against Ahab, In The Extremity Of Famine Elijah, Sent To Ahab, Meets Good Obadiah Obadiah Brings Ahab To Elijah Elijah, Reproving Ahab, By Fire From Heaven Convinces Baal's Prophets Elijah, By Prayer Obtaining Rain, Follows Ahab To Jezreel Elijah, Threatened By Jezebel, Flees To Beersheba Elisha, Taking Leave Of His Friends, Follows Elijah Elijah Denounces Judgments Against Ahab And Jezebel. Verse Concepts. So they came to Jericho. The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?, Yes, I know, Elisha replied, so be quiet., Then Elijah said to him, Stay here, Elisha; the Lord has sent me to Jericho.. ", And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him; and smote the waters. For less than $5/mo. My father! - 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. ), You have asked a difficult thing, Elijah said, yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yoursotherwise, it will not., As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. So they went down to Bethel. The words of the record are very striking: "It came to pass, when Jehovah would take up Elijah by a whirlwind into heaven." And we pray that while were here, Youll help us to serve You the best that we can. 13He then picked up the mantle of Elijah that fell from him. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not - Bible Hub 8 above]; [Ex. Key Verse: "Please give me a double share of your spirit," Elisha replied. 2 Kings 2:1-18 Elijah Taken to Heaven 2 Now when the Lord was about to mtake Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and nElisha were on their way from oGilgal. One time, when some young men were being disrespectful to him, Elisha called two bears out of the woods, and the bears killed the young men for being disrespectful to God and Gods prophet, Elisha. When Elijah's work as a prophet came to an end, a chariot and horses of fire appeared and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. Place a variety of objects on the table or around the room. Have students open their eyes and guess whats missing. When theyre finished, have them explain their drawings to the class. The young prophets, hardly obtaining leave to seek Elijah, cannot find him. Luke 24:51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. Elijah in a Chariot of Fire 2 Now it came to pass, when Adonai was about to take up Elijah by a whirlwind into heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. ), When will God take us to Heaven? Then, he made a dirty river that was killing people, clean. 15The company(Z) of the prophets from Jericho, who were watching, said, The spirit(AA) of Elijah is resting on Elisha. And they went to meet him and bowed to the ground before him. They mocked him saying to him, Go on up, baldy! trans.). Judges 6:13 And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? Did Enoch and Elijah die and go to heaven? | NeverThirsty The personal work and influence of a prophet like Elijah was the truest safeguard of Israel. (Everyone in the circle moves one step between bounces. That behold, there appeared a chariot of firs, and horses of fire. There is clearly something wrong. (When we die. 8Elijah took his cloak,(M) rolled it up and struck(N) the water with it. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so. 11Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly (H)a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah (I)went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Shop our Sunday School Curriculum and Bible Lessons for Kids. and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? And he replied, As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you. So they went to Jericho. We pray that Youll help us to believe in You so that Youll take our spirits to Heaven one day. what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell? 12 As Elisha watched, he cried out, "My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!" And he saw Elijah no more. and he smote," &c. Perhaps 'eph?h ("where") was the original reading: "Where is Jehovah, the God of Elijah? 3The company(G) of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?, Yes, I know, Elisha replied, so be quiet., 4Then Elijah said to him, Stay here, Elisha; the Lord has sent me to Jericho.(H). John 3:13 says no one has ascended to heaven but Jesus. What about Elijah? My father! God took his spirit and his body up to Heaven. When he returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan, 14he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen off him, struck the waters and said, Where is Adonai, the God of Elijah? As he indeed struck the waters, they parted here then there. He did all of these miracles from God and more because he had become an even more powerful prophet than Elijah. 19. The Translation of Elijah--Part 2 (2 Kings 2:1-11) | Bible.org 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. get to know the Bible better! And parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven, and Elijah went up in a storm into the heavens, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute, A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural, Number - mdc | third person masculine plural, Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular, Elijah, taking his leave of Elisha, with his mantle divides Jordan, and, granting Elisha his request, is taken up by a fiery chariot into heaven, Elisha, dividing Jordan with Elijah's mantle, is acknowledged his successor. Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. 2Kings 2:12 infra, "My father, my father.") The popular conception, which we see embodied in such pictures as William Blake's Translation of Elijah, that the prophet ascended to heaven in a fiery car drawn by horses of fire, is plainly read into, rather than gathered from, the sacred text. who hath established all the ends of the earth? 13And he took up the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. Last week we learned that God sent ravens to Elijah with food, and he drank the water from the brook called Cherith. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2:5, 7, 15; 4:1, 38; 9:1, NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying Gods Word. Bounce an object 5, 10, and 20 times without dropping it. Get out of here, baldy! 24He turned around, looked at them and called down a curse(AH) on them in the name(AI) of the Lord. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?, Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit, Elisha replied., What do you think Elisha meant when he said he wanted to have a double portion of Elijahs spirit? "Let me be the firstborn among thy spiritual sons;" "Make me thy true spiritual heir;" not "Give me twice as great a share of the spirit of prophecy as thou possessest thyself," as many have wrongly interpreted. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. --an emphatic repetition of the question. Why were Enoch and Elijah taken to heaven without dying? "), Parted them both asunder.--Or, made parting between them twain, i.e., the appearance of fiery chariots and horses came between Elijah and Elisha, surrounding the former as with a flaming war-host. 4:1, 38; 5:22; 6:1; 9:1; 1 Kgs. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel.". Elijah Taken To Heaven 2 Kings 2:1-11 KJV 2 Kings Chapter 2 1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. Where?" This latter fact is quite undeniable. Elisha with salt heals the unwholesome waters, Bears destroy the children that mocked Elisha, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT History: 2 Kings 2:11 It happened as they still went (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg). Elijah said to Elisha, Stay here; the Lord has sent me to Bethel.. "2 Kings 2: Elijah Taken into Heaven," Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 111-12. 14:21; Josh. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. So also God works providentially in our lives through the events and lives of others. And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? This is a very interesting passage because we are not told exactly what "took him" means. and, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire. And he replied, As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you. So they went to Jericho. The present Hebrew text reads, "Where is the Lord God of Elijah, even he?"the last two words being emphatic; but the emphasis scarcely appears . But Elisha said, As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.(F) So they went down to Bethel. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be so to you; but if not, it will not be so.. The young prophets, hardly obtaining leave to seek Elijah, cannot find him. 5(J)The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, Do you know that today the Lord will take away your master from over you? And he answered, Yes, I know it; keep quiet.. II Kings 2:1-14 NASB - Elijah Taken to Heaven - Bible Gateway 25And he went on to Mount Carmel(AJ) and from there returned to Samaria. The force of the expression will be seen, if it is remembered that chariots and horsemen constituted, in that age, the chief military arm, and were indispensable for the struggle against the Aramean states.