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The Death of Elisha

14 (A)The prophet Elisha was sick with a fatal disease, and as he lay dying, King Jehoash of Israel went to visit him. “My father, my father!” he exclaimed as he wept. “You have been the mighty defender of Israel!”

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14 Now Elisha had been suffering from the illness from which he died. Jehoash king of Israel went down to see him and wept over him. “My father! My father!” he cried. “The chariots(A) and horsemen of Israel!”

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You were taken up to heaven in a fiery whirlwind, a chariot drawn by fiery horses.

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'Sirach 48:9' not found for the version: New International Version.

Elisha

12 (A)When Elijah was hidden by the whirlwind, Elisha was filled with his spirit. As long as he lived, he was not afraid of rulers, and they could not make him do as they wished.

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'Sirach 48:12' not found for the version: New International Version.