2 Kings 2:5

And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 2:3 Parallel

In 2 Kings 2:3, the sons of the prophets at Bethel ask the same question about the LORD taking Elijah away, repeating the pattern.

2 Kings 4:1 Historical context

2 Kings 4:1 features a widow of one of the sons of the prophets — continuing the same community narrative of prophetic disciples.

Luke 24:51 Typology

Luke 24:51 describes Jesus being carried up into heaven, a typological fulfillment of Elijah's being taken away by the LORD.

Acts 1:2 Typology

Acts 1:2 refers to Jesus being taken up after giving commands, echoing Elijah's being taken away from Elisha.

Acts 1:11 Typology

Acts 1:11 mentions Jesus being taken up into heaven, a direct typological parallel to Elijah's being taken away.

1 Samuel 10:5 Historical context

1 Samuel 10:5 describes a band of prophets — similar to the 'sons of the prophets' here, showing prophetic communities in Israel.

1 Kings 20:35 Historical context

1 Kings 20:35 also mentions 'sons of the prophets' — a recurring term for prophetic guilds, confirming the same group context.

In Revelation 11:12, the two witnesses ascend to heaven in a cloud, echoing Elijah's coming ascension foretold here.

Amos 7:14 Contrast

Amos 7:14 denies being a prophet's son — contrasting with the 'sons of the prophets' present here, highlighting Amos's humble origins.