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He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of the Jordan.
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The Mantle of Succession
Commentators unanimously identify Elijah's mantle as the official 'badge' or 'token' of the prophetic office. When Elisha picks it up, it signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from his master to himself, confirming he is Elijah's successor.
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19th Century
Anglican
The mantle of Elijah. —See 2 Kings 2:8, and compare 1 Kings 19:19. The badge of the prophet’s office was n…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him
Which he had now no further need of, and Elisha had, havin…
Presbyterian
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…
