Editing Elijah (section)

==== Departure ====
[[File:Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fire E11219.jpg|thumb|223x223px|''Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fire'' by [[Giuseppe Angeli]], {{Circa|1740}}]]
[[File:Cattedrale di Anagni - 4211OP7488.jpg|thumb|Elijah's chariot in the whirlwind. Fresco, [[Anagni Cathedral]], {{Circa|1250}}|224x224px]]
According to 2 Kings 2:3–9, [[Elisha]] (Eliseus) and "the sons of the prophets" knew beforehand that Elijah would one day be assumed into heaven. Elisha asked Elijah to "let a double portion" of Elijah's "spirit" be upon him. Elijah agreed, with the condition that Elisha would see him be "taken".

Elijah, in company with Elisha, approaches the Jordan. He rolls up his [[mantle (vesture)|mantle]] and strikes the water.<ref>{{Bibleverse|2|Kings|2:8|HE}}</ref> The water immediately divides and Elijah and Elisha cross on dry land. Suddenly, a chariot of fire and horses of fire appear<ref name=EB1911/> and Elijah is lifted up in a whirlwind. As Elijah is lifted up, his mantle falls to the ground and Elisha picks it up.