Daily Readings in the Bible 2 Kings 1-3

The Lord chose Elisha to be Elijahs predecessor (1 Kings 20:16, 20-21). Elisha, as an act of servitude, poured water on the hands of Elijah (2 Kings 3:11). Elisha wanted to be just like Elijah. In fact, as the day of Elijahs departure grew closer, Elisha was right next to him. Also following Elijah on his path to takeoff, were fifty other prophets. Elijah had quite a following. But it was Elisha who would succeed the great man of God.

Since Elisha persistently kept up with Elijah from Gilgal...