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He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 2 of 2 Kings. Elisha picks up Elijah’s mantle and returns to the Jordan. When he strikes the waters, they divide, confirming before the sons of the prophets that the spirit that was upon Elijah is now upon Elisha. The prophets initially search for Elijah because they do not yet fully understand what has happened, but the narrative confirms that the succession has already taken place. Elisha’s authority is established not through a political proclamation, but through the visible continuation of God’s work. Prophetic ministry does not depend on an individual’s physical presence, but on divine faithfulness.
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Compare 2 Kings 2:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 und hob auf den Mantel Elia's, der ihm entfallen war, und kehrte um und trat an das Ufer des Jordans
Español · RVR1909 Alzó luego el manto de Elías que se le había caído, y volvió, y parose a la orilla del Jordán.
Español · NTBT Recogió el manto que se le había caído a Elías, regresó y se detuvo a la orilla del Jordán.
Français · LSG et il releva le manteau qu'Elie avait laissé tomber. Puis il retourna, et s'arrêta au bord du Jourdain;
Italiano · DIO1885 APPRESSO levò il mantello d’Elia, che gli era caduto d’addosso, e tornò, e si fermò in su la ripa del Giordano.
Português · ARC Também levantou a capa de Elias, que dele caíra; e, voltando-se, parou à margem do Jordão.
中文 · RCUV 他拾起 以利亞 身上掉下來的外衣，回去站在 約旦河 邊。
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