2 Kings 2:13

He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 2:13

BSB

Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.

AKJV

He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;

CPDV

And he picked up the cloak of Elijah, which had fallen from him. And turning back, he stood above the bank of the Jordan.

ERV

He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan.

NHEB

And he picked up the cloak of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of the Jordan.

SMT

And he will lift, up the wide cloak of Elijah which fell from above him, and he will turn back and stand by the lip of Jordan.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 2:13

HetookupH7311VerbalsothemantleH155Noun FeminineofElijahH452Proper Name MasculinethatfellH5307VerbfromhimandwentbackH7725VerbandstoodH5975VerbbythebankH8193Noun FeminineofJordanH3383Proper Name

Commentary for 2 Kings 2:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 2:13

Summary

Student retrieves fallen garment of teacher

Place

Jordan River

Event

Elisha takes Elijah's mantle

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC