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The sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that Yahweh will take away your master from your head today?" He said, "Yes, I know it; hold your peace."

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A Widely Known Secret

Commentators highlight that God had revealed Elijah's imminent departure not only to Elisha but also to the communities of prophets at Bethel. This shows that God was actively communicating with His faithful followers, even establishing schools of prophets in places known for idolatry.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 2:3

18th Century

Theologian

Came forth to Elisha - It does not appear that any conversation took place between the “sons of the prophets” and Elijah. However, independe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 2:3

19th Century

Bishop

The sons of the prophets. —See Notes on 1 Kings 20:35; 1 Samuel 10:10; 1 Samuel 19:20. There w…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 2:3

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel
Or the disciples of them, as the Targum; here, though a place where…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 2:1–8

17th Century

Minister

The Lord had let Elijah know that his time was at hand. He therefore went to the different schools of the prophets to give them his last exhortatio…