2 Kings 2:9

Modern English Version

And as they were crossing, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask for something, and I will do it for you before I am taken away from you.” And Elisha said, “Let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”

Cross References

Numbers 11:17

And I will come down, and I will speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit which is on you and will put it on them, and they will bear the burden of the people with you, and you will not bear it by yourself.

Deuteronomy 21:17

On the contrary, he must acknowledge the son of the unloved for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength. The right of the firstborn is his.

John 16:7

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.

Acts 8:17

Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Zechariah 12:8

On that day the Lord will defend those residing in Jerusalem; and even the one who stumbles among them will be as David on that day. And the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the Lord going out before them.

Numbers 11:25

And the Lord came down in a cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the Spirit that was on him, and gave it to the seventy elders, and when the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but did not do it again.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and teaching.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. Yet I show you a more excellent way.

Acts 1:8

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Zechariah 9:12

Return to your stronghold, prisoners who now have hope. Today I declare that I will return to you a double portion.

Psalm 72:20

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

1 Kings 3:9

Give Your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and bad, for who is able to judge among so great a people?”

Deuteronomy 34:9

Now Joshua, the son of Nun, was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. And the Israelites listened to him and did as the Lord commanded Moses.

Psalm 72:1

Give the king Your justice, O God, and Your righteousness to the king’s son!

1 Kings 19:16

And you shall anoint Jehu, the son of Nimshi, to be king over Israel, and you shall anoint Elisha, the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah, to be prophet in your place.