He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; He took - the mantle - The same with which he had been called by Elijah to the prophetic office, and the same by which Elijah divided Jordan. His having the mantle was a proof that he was invested with the authority and influence of his master.
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2 Kings 2:13
13 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bankb of Jordan;