2 Kings 2:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. ”

2 Kings 2:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The events of this chapter are related out of their chronological order. Elijah’s translation did not take place until after the accession of Jehoram in Judah 2 Chronicles 21:12 , which was not un...
2 Kings 2:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from (a) Gilgal. (a) Which was the place where the children of Israel were circumcise...
2 Kings 2:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 1:1 to 2 Kings 2:25 . Last Days and Ascension of Elijah: Elisha Established as his Successor. Here we have perhaps a third Elijah narrative, in which the prophet is represented as playin...
2 Kings 2:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4. heaven . heavens, and elsewhere. Elisha . my God [is] salvation. See his call ( 1 Kings 19:16 ) ten years before. from Gilgal. The reverse route taken by...
2 Kings 2:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. When the Lord would take up Elijah - It appears that God had revealed thi...
2 Kings 2:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. When the Lord would take up Elijah. A revelation of this event; h...
2 Kings 2:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

When the Lord.. Elijah ] The only parallel to this narrative in the OT. is the account of the translation of Enoch in Genesis 5:24 . The mention (in 2 Chronicles 21:12 ) of a letter from Elijah in...
2 Kings 2:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And it came to pass... whirlwind. — The compiler has prefixed this heading to the following narrative by way of connection with the general thread of the history. It seems to be indicated that th...
2 Kings 2:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-25 "He did wonders in his life, and at death even his works were marvelous. For all this the people repented not." - Sir 48:14-15 AT this point we enter into the cycle of s...
2 Kings 2:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Fitted to Succeed His Master 2 Kings 2:1-12 We are at a loss whether to admire most the humility of Elijah or the pertinacity of Elisha. The humility of the former is very beautiful. An ordinar...
2 Kings 2:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

There is something pathetic and even weird in these final movement's of Elijah, as we see him accompanied by Elisha, and watched by the prophets. It would seem as though he tried to escape into lonel...
2 Kings 2:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS This is an interesting Chapter, in that it contains the history of the removal of Elijah to heaven, and of establishing Elisha as his successor in the prophetical office upon earth: the div...
2 Kings 2:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

A MEMORABLE PARTING ‘And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.’ 2 Kings 2:1 I. In this last journey the f...
2 Kings 2:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind ,.... Thereby lifting him up from the earth, and which, as it was the purpose and will of God, Elijah had notice of...
2 Kings 2:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. Ver. 1. When the Lord would raise up Elijah into heaven. ] Into the th...
2 Kings 2:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When the Lord would take up Elijah It is supposed, though not expressly revealed, that Elijah flourished about twenty years, before he was translated, body and soul, to heaven, only undergoing such...
2 Kings 2:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Though in 1 Kings 19:21 we read of Elisha following Elijah and becoming his servant, yet Elisha is not mentioned as identified with Elijah when Elijah later gave messages to Ahab ( 1 Kings 21:17-19...
2 Kings 2:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Elijah's Translation. B. C. 895. 1 And it came to pass, when the L ORD would take up El...
2 Kings 2:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 KINGS CHAPTER 2 Elijah, taking his leave of Elisha, with his mantle divideth Jordan, 2 Kings 2:1-8 ; and granting Elisha his request on condition, is taken up by a fiery chariot into heaven,...
2 Kings 2:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Elisha Miracles (2Ki 2 Kings 2:1-25 ; 2 Kings 4:1 to 2 Kings 6:23 ), His Prophetic Involvement In The Victory Over Moab ( 2 Kings 3:1-27 ), And Further Subsequent Events Where YHWH's Power T...
2 Kings 2:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE TRANSLATION OF ELIJAH TO HEAVEN CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 2 Kings 2:1 . Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal —Not the Gilgal in Judah, but the Gilgal (now Jilgil) in Ephraim, near Eba...
2 Kings 2:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 Of the two great figures which the wild highland race of Gilead contributed to the history of Israel Jephthah and Elijah Elijah is incomparably the more commanding. Great in himself, h...
2 Kings 2:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 2:1 . When the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven. The LXX read, ως εις τον ουρανον, as into heaven. They mean to say, that he did not ascend higher than paradise, as in John 3:13 ....
2 Kings 2:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

And it came to pass when the Lord would take up Elijah. Elijah translated I. In the glorious end of Elijah’s earthly life we see not simply the reward of one faithful man, but the Divine grace...
2 Kings 2:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Kings 2:1-12 THE REMOVAL OF ELIJAH FROM EARTH , AND SOME EARLY MIRACLES OF ELISHA . The great prophet of Israel was to have a departure from earth as marv...
2 Kings 2:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, at the time which the Lord had fixed for this important event, of which He had informed His faithful servant, that...
2 Kings 2:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 18:12 ; 1 Kings 19:11 ; 1 Kings 19:16-21 ; 1 Kings 19:4 ; Acts 1:9 ; Genesis 5:24 ; Hebrews 11:5 ; Job 38:1 ; Joshua 4:19 ; Joshua 5:9 ; Luke 9:51 ; Revelation 11:12
2 Kings 2:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Elisha, the Prophet of Miracles 2 Kings 2:1-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Elijah had lived a good life, and had rendered a faithful ministry. The time had come, however, for him to go to be with his L...
2 Kings 2:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

About to take, &c. — It is supposed, (tho' not expressly revealed) that Elijah flourished about twenty years, before he was translated, body and soul, to heaven, only undergoing such a change,...

2 Kings 2:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Kings 2:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Kings 2:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 2:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 2:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 2:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Kings 2:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Kings 2:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 2:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Kings 2:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes