World English Bible
"Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood opposite them at a distance; and they both stood by the Jordan."
— 2 Kings 2:7, World English Bible
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.”
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood over against them afar off: and they two stood by the Jordan. ”
“The fifty members of the prophetic guild went and stood opposite them at a distance, while Elijah and Elisha stood by the Jordan.”
“And fifty men, of the sons of the prophets, followed them, and stood in sight, at a distance: but they two stood by the Jordan.”
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went out and took their places facing them a long way off, while the two of them were by the edge of Jordan.”
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.”
Elijah said to him, "Elisha, please wait here, for Yahweh has sent me to Jericho." He said, "As Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you." So they came to Jericho.
The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that Yahweh will take away your master from your head today?" He answered, "Yes, I know it. Hold your peace."
Elijah said to him, "Please wait here, for Yahweh has sent me to the Jordan." He said, "As Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you." They both went on.
Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood opposite them at a distance; and they both stood by the Jordan.
Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and struck the waters, and they were divided here and there, so that they two went over on dry ground.
It happened, when they had gone over, that Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you." Elisha said, "Please let a double portion of your spirit be on me."
He said, "You have asked a hard thing. If you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so."