2 Kings 2:6 - Sermon Bible Commentary

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2 Kings 2:1-6

(1) The Christian's work is finished before his removal, just as Elijah's was. The Elijahs are removed that the Elishas may take their place. (2) The Christian at death, like Elijah in his translation, is removed from the scene of labour to the scene of recompense.

I. Notice the wonderful composure of the prophet in the immediate prospect of such a momentous and glorious change.

II. Another noticeable thing about Elijah is his desire to pass away without the presence of others.

III. A third noticeable thing in the prophet is his visit to the scene of his works.

Application: How important that our work should be such as will bear inspection on the eve of death and when the light of eternity is falling upon it.

W. Landels, Contemporary Pulpit,vol. iv., p. 108 (see also Christian World Pulpit,vol. i., p. 129).

References: 2 Kings 2:1-7. J. R. Macduff, The Prophet of Fire,p. 283. 2 Kings 2:1-8. A. Edersheim, Elisha the Prophet,p. 12. 2 Kings 2:1-10. Parker, Fountain,Sept. 9th, 1880. 2 Kings 2:1-11. Preacher's Monthly,vol. ii., p. 176; Parker, vol. viii., p. 80.

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2 Kings 2:1-6

1 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 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.

3 And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

4 And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.

5 And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

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.