3. The group of prophets from Bethel came out to Elisha. These prophets said to Elisha, "Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master away from you today?"Elisha said, "Yes, I know. Don’t talk about it!"
4. Elijah said, "Elisha, stay here, because the Lord has sent me to Jericho."But Elisha said, "As the Lord lives and as you live, I won’t leave you." So they went to Jericho.
5. The group of prophets from Jericho approached Elisha and said to him, "Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master away from you today?"He said, "Yes, I know. Don’t talk about it!"
6. Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, because the Lord has sent me to the Jordan."But Elisha said, "As the Lord lives and as you live, I won’t leave you." So both of them went on together.
7. Fifty members from the group of prophets also went along, but they stood at a distance. Both Elijah and Elisha stood beside the Jordan River.
8. Elijah then took his coat, rolled it up, and hit the water. Then the water was divided in two! Both of them crossed over on dry ground.
9. When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "What do you want me to do for you before I’m taken away from you?"Elisha said, "Let me have twice your spirit."