2 Kings 2:10
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
Cross-references
2 Kings 2:12
Historical context
In 2 Kings 2:12, Elisha sees Elijah taken up, fulfilling the condition — the narrative directly follows from verse 10.
Acts 1:9
Typology
Acts 1:9 describes Jesus' ascension witnessed by disciples — a parallel to Elijah's taking. Elijah's ascent prefigures Christ's, with witnesses present.
Numbers 27:20
Parallel
Numbers 27:20 records Moses transferring authority to Joshua — a parallel to Elijah transferring his spirit to Elisha, both involving a successor receiving power.