1 Kings 19:21

And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 3:11 Historical context

In 2 Kings 3:11, Elisha is described as the one who poured water on Elijah's hands - directly referencing his service begun when he left his plow.

Luke 5:28 Parallel

Luke 5:28 shows Levi leaving his tax booth to follow Jesus—mirroring Elisha burning his plow and oxen to follow Elijah; both abandon their livelihood entirely.

In Matthew 4:20, Peter and Andrew immediately leave their nets to follow Jesus - a direct parallel to Elisha leaving his plow and oxen.

2 Kings 2:3 Historical context

In 2 Kings 2:3, the prophetic community tells Elisha that Elijah will be taken - a later step in his prophetic journey begun here.

Luke 5:29 Parallel

Luke 5:29 describes Levi hosting a feast for Jesus—parallel to Elisha cooking a meal from his oxen for the people; both mark their calling with a communal meal.