2 Kings 2:13
“He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters,.... He wrapped it together, as Elijah had…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He took - the mantle - The same with which he had been called by Elijah to the prophetic office, and the same by which…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 2:13-18
We have here an account of what followed immediately after the translation of Elijah.
I. The tokens of God's presence…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
He took up also the mantle of Elijah Not with any view of using it as clothing, but as a precious memento of the…