2 Kings 2:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

After they crossed the river, Elijah said to Elisha, “What do you want me to do for you before God takes me away from you?” Elisha said, “I ask you for a double share of your spirit on me.”

Cross References

Numbers 11:17

Then I will come down and speak with you there. The Spirit is on you now. But I will also give some of that Spirit to them. Then they will help you take care of the people. In this way you will not have to be responsible for these people alone.

Deuteronomy 21:17

The man must accept the firstborn son from the wife he does not love. The man must give that son a double share of everything he owns because that son is his first child. The right of the firstborn belongs to that son.

John 16:7

Let me assure you, it is better for you that I go away. I say this because when I go away I will send the Helper to you. But if I did not go, the Helper would not come.

Acts 8:17

When the two apostles laid their hands on the people, they received the Holy Spirit.

Zechariah 12:8

But the Lord will protect the people in Jerusalem. Even the man who trips and falls will become a great soldier like David. And the men from David’s family will be like gods—like the Lord’s own angel leading the people.

Numbers 11:25

Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to Moses. He put on the 70 elders some of the same Spirit that was on Moses. After the Spirit came down on them, they began to prophesy. But that was the only time they ever did this.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor—in particular, those who do the work of counseling and teaching.

1 Corinthians 12:31

Continue to give your attention to the spiritual gifts you consider to be the greatest. But now I want to point out a way of life that is even greater.

Acts 1:8

But the Holy Spirit will come on you and give you power. You will be my witnesses. You will tell people everywhere about me—in Jerusalem, in the rest of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world.”

Zechariah 9:12

Prisoners, go home! Now you have something to hope for. I am telling you now, I am coming back to you.

Psalm 72:20

(This ends the prayers of David son of Jesse.)

1 Kings 3:9

So I ask you to give me the wisdom to rule and judge them well and to help me know the difference between right and wrong. Without such great wisdom, it would be impossible to rule this great nation.”

Deuteronomy 34:9

Moses had put his hands on Joshua and appointed him to be the new leader. Then Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom. So the Israelites began to obey Joshua, and they did what the Lord had commanded Moses.

Psalm 72:1

God, help the king be like you and make fair decisions. Help the king’s son know what justice is.

1 Kings 19:16

Then anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel. Next, anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah. He will be the prophet who takes your place.