2 Kings 2:1

And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.

Cross-references

2 Kings 4:38 Historical context

In 2 Kings 4:38, Elisha returns to Gilgal — the same town where his prophetic journey with Elijah began.

Genesis 5:24 describes Enoch being taken by God — a parallel to Elijah's ascension as righteous men spared death.

In 1 Kings 19:4, Elijah wanted to die — contrasting with his being taken up alive here.

1 Kings 19:16–21 Historical context

In 1 Kings 19:16-21, Elijah appoints Elisha as his successor — the very journey that culminates in 2 Kings 2:1.

Luke 9:51 Typology

Luke 9:51 uses 'taken up' for Jesus' ascension — echoing Elijah's rapture as a type.

Acts 1:9 Parallel

Acts 1:9 describes Jesus ascending in a cloud — parallel to Elijah's whirlwind rapture.

Hebrews 11:5 mentions Enoch's translation by faith — linking Elijah's rapture as another example.

Revelation 11:12 shows the two witnesses called up to heaven — echoing Elijah's ascent.

1 Kings 18:12 mentions the Spirit carrying Elijah away — foreshadowing his final translation.

Job 38:1 Related theme

In Job 38:1, God speaks from a whirlwind — the same divine storm phenomenon that later carries Elijah to heaven.