The ascension to heaven of Elijah was now imminent and this was common knowledge amongst the prophets. Elisha was close by his side and would not leave him, going to Bethel, Jericho and the Jordan with him. At the Jordan Elijah divided the waters and they crossed on dry ground. Then Elisha requested a double portion of Elijah's spirit when he departed and Elijah said he would have it as long as he saw him leave. Then as they were walking along together a chariot of fire appeared and whisked off Elijah to heaven, and Elisha picked up Elijah's cloak. Elisha then struck the Jordan with the cloak and it opened for him to cross back over. Some prophets insisted on searching for Elijah but Elisha told them that they were wasting their time.
Elisha's double portion of the spirit was soon evident in the healing of water at a certain city. Then there was a group of youths who ridiculed Elisha's bald head. Elisha cursed them and 2 bears emerged from the woods and mauled 42 youths. Then Elisha went on to Mount Carmel before returning to Samaria.
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