For he tarried. — Now he (emphatic) was staying in Jericho (while they were searching).

Did I…

And when they came again to him, for he waited at Jericho ,
&c.] Waiting their return to hear the report they made: …

Elijah left his mantle to Elisha. This was a sign of the Spirit's descent upon him, and it was more valuable than if he had left him thousands of g…