2 Kings 2:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 2:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 2:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on El..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 2:15 — KJV
“And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.”
— 2 Kings 2:15 (KJV)
2 Kings 2:15 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 2:15
“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 2:15: saw, came, bowed
“And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 2:15: sons, prophets, jericho
“And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 2:15: spirit, elijah, elisha
“And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 2:15: sons, prophets, elisha
“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 2:15: saw, meet, bowed
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