6<\/strong>. to Jordan<\/em> ] The journey tends across the river to that part of the country whither Elijah had at first fled for fear of Ahab. In that same land of Gilead, which was Elijah’s birthplace (1Ki 17:1<\/span>) and whither we find the prophet’s first flight directed (1Ki 17:2-3<\/span>), is to be the scene of his assumption into heaven.<\/p>\n they two went on<\/em> ] It was felt by the whole prophetic band that none but the faithful minister could presume to go as Elijah’s companion at such a moment. They watched the departing master and servant, standing only afar off, if perchance they might be allowed to witness something more of the approaching separation.<\/p>\n And Elijah said unto him, tarry, I pray thee, here<\/strong>,…. At Jericho, seemingly very desirous to get rid of him, that he might not see his assumption:<\/p>\n for the Lord hath sent me to Jordan<\/strong>: where passing that he was to be taken up:<\/p>\n and he said<\/strong>, c Elisha swore, as before, he would not leave him:<\/p>\n and they two went on<\/strong>; to Jordan, which was six miles from Jericho k.<\/p>\n k Travels, &c. p. 205.<\/p>\n B. ELIJAHS FINAL WORDS WITH ELISHA 2:610<\/p>\n TRANSLATION<\/strong><\/p>\n (6) And Elijah said to him, Stay here, I pray you, for the LORD has sent me to Jordan. And he said, as the LORD lives and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And the two of them went on. (7) And fifty men from the sons of the prophets went and stood where they could watch afar off; and the two of them stood beside the Jordan. (8) And Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up, and smote the waters, and they were parted, so that the two of them passed over on dry land. (9) And it came to pass when they had passed over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you. And Elisha said, That I may have, I pray you, two portions of your spirit. (10) And he said, You have made a difficult request. If you see me taken from you, it shall be to you thus; but if not, it shall not be.<\/strong><\/p>\n COMMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n At Jericho, Elijah made his third and final attempt to separate himself from his faithful attendant. The Lord had directed the grand old prophet to go to Jordan. Perhaps Elisha should remain at Jericho where there was food and fellowship and shelter. But Elisha was staunch in his insistence that he would spend those last hours with his master regardless of where the Lord might lead (2Ki. 2:6<\/span>).<\/p>\n As the two men of God left Jericho, they were followed by fifty of the prophetic students. Out of respect for Elijahs desire for solitude at this moment, these students hung back and finally stopped altogether on a little hill where they had a commanding view of the Jordan valley. From this vantage point they would observe what took place. They watched with eager curiosity as the two prophetsthe master and his faithful attendantreached the bank of Jordan (2Ki. 2:7<\/span>). There Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up so that it resembled a rod and with it smote the waters. Instantly the waters parted so that the two men walked across on dry land (2Ki. 2:8<\/span>). The miracle is similar to one performed by Moses and for Joshua. It was intended that Israel should regard Elijah and Elisha as a second Moses and Joshua and should therefore yield them a ready obedience. In this time when true religion was in danger of being snuffed out, God granted to these two men an abundance of miraculous signs so as to substantiate His cause.<\/p>\n With his time on earth drawing very short, Elijah felt an earnest impulse to leave his faithful follower some parting gift as a sign of his appreciation and love. Whatever Elisha desired, if it were within the power, the older prophet would grant. Elishas request for a double portion (lit., double mouthful) of Elijahs spirit has been interpreted various ways. It surely seems out of character for him, and contrary to the facts of his ministry, to think that Elisha was asking for twice as much spiritual and prophetical power as possessed by Elijah. It seems better to view the request as being for twice as much spirit as would be received by any other of the sons of the prophets. The double portion was the right of the eldest son who also had authority over members of the family once the father was gone. Asking for the double portion is equivalent to asking that he be regarded as Elijahs successor.<\/p>\n It was a hard thing which Elisha asked of his master because it was not directly within the power to grant such a request. Had Elisha asked for a prophetic blessing, or for the mantle of his master, or some other possession, the request would have been easy. But only God could designate a man as spiritual leader of the nation. Elijah could do no more than leave this in the hands of God. If God should grant to Elisha the privilege of actually witnessing the translation of a man to heaven, this would be the sign that his request had been granted by the Lord (2Ki. 2:10<\/span>). From this it would appear that the chariot and horses were not visible to the physical eye (cf. 2Ki. 6:17<\/span>) except through special revelation.<\/p>\n (6) Said unto him.<\/strong>Syriac adds, unto Elisha; Arabic, as 2Ki. 2:4<\/span>, and so three MSS.<\/p>\n And he said.<\/strong>LXX., and Elisha saidan improvement.<\/p>\n Not only Elisha, the intimate companion and future successor of Elijah, but all the disciples of the different schools of the prophets, have the presentiment of the loss which threatens them. The Spirit has warned them all; they communicate their fears, but Elisha forbids them to give free course to their sorrow. A respectful silence, a resignation not exempt from foreboding, suits this condition of things. Elisha clings to his master, as though he could keep him back; the disciples follow them with their eyes. The monotony of the successive scenes adds to the solemn effect of the total description (Reuss<\/em>).<\/p>\n 2Ki 2:6 And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.<\/p>\n Ver. 6. Tarry, I pray thee, here.<\/strong> ] This is a third motion, for trial haply of his love and constancy. See the like, Joh 21:17<\/span> .<\/p>\n Reciprocal: 1Sa 1:26 – as thy soul 1Sa 20:3 – but truly 2Sa 15:21 – As the Lord 2Ki 2:2 – As the Lord 2Ch 7:12 – an house of sacrifice Zec 8:23 – We will<\/p>\n UNWILLING TO PART<\/p>\n And he said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee.<\/p>\n 2Ki 2:6<\/p>\n Elishas resolution to face the worst, to meet the severest trial, to hear the parting words, comes straight from a souls secret, the secret of a prophets power.<\/p>\n I. One prominent feature in the character of the younger prophet was faithfulness, minute and accurate, to an unmistakable vocation.<\/p>\n II. Again, there is evidenced in Elishas words a spirit of deep personal loyaltyloyalty, in the first instance, to his teacher and friend. The love of the younger for the older was certainly no mere act of hero-worship. There is present an unwavering sternness in every Hebrew prophet. In such men there is no dilettantism of hero-worship; if there, it must spring from deep and noble principle. In Elisha it did. His love for Elijah represented at its inner core a strong belief in goodnessgoodness as a practical possibility, because a realised fact. That belief lived in him, through the example of Elijah, in an evil time.<\/p>\n III. Elisha had a keen sense of the claims and the nearness of God.Nothing is more needed in the daily life of religion than this, nothing so abundantly productive of strength, so potent in unfolding power, and maintaining in vigour the sense of responsibility, and keeping aglow the fire of purpose, in a prophets soul. Hence in such there is one all-absorbing fear, the fear of losing Him; one governing desire, the desire to please Hima mighty secret in a prophets power. By such nothing can be forsaken which teaches of His presence and His will. As the Lord thy God liveth, I will not leave thee.<\/p>\n Canon Knox-Little.<\/p>\n Illustration<\/p>\n Elishas devotion to Elijah is very beautiful. He is an example of a faithful friend. We are reminded of Ruths devotion to Naomi. Elisha owed everything to Elijah, and it was fitting that he should cleave to him to the last and refuse to be separated from him. There are many young people who owe more than they know to older friends, parents, clergy, teachers, and others, who have been helpful to them. They should show their love in devotion.<\/p>\n And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. 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