2 Kings 2:9
And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
Cross-reference
2 Kings 13:14-19 shows Elisha exercising prophetic power near death — demonstrating the double portion he received from Elijah.
In Numbers 11:17, God takes Moses' spirit and gives it to the elders — directly parallel to Elisha's request for a double portion of Elijah's spirit. Both involve transfer of prophetic authority.
In Numbers 11:25, the Lord actually transfers Moses' spirit to the elders — directly parallel to Elisha receiving a double portion. Both are divine transfers of prophetic power.
Numbers 27:16-23 describes Moses transferring authority to Joshua by laying on hands — a clear parallel to Elisha receiving Elijah's spirit.
In Numbers 27:20, Moses transfers honor to Joshua — a direct parallel of a leader passing spiritual authority to a successor.
Deuteronomy 34:9 states Joshua received wisdom through Moses' hands — mirroring Elisha's request for double portion of Elijah's spirit.
In Luke 24:45-51, Jesus' ascension mirrors Elijah's — both taken up. Elisha's request for the spirit anticipates the disciples' later reception of the Holy Spirit.
In Acts 1:8, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit after his ascension — just as Elisha received Elijah's spirit after his departure. Both empower ministry.
Deuteronomy 21:17 defines the double portion as the firstborn's right — Elisha's request uses this same inheritance language for spiritual blessing.
John 3:34 says God gives the Spirit 'without measure' to Jesus — contrasting with Elisha's request for a measured double portion.
In John 17:9-13, Jesus prays for his disciples as successors — similar to Elisha seeking the spirit to continue Elijah's ministry.
Isaiah 61:7 promises a 'double portion' of blessing for shame — the same phrase, but applied to national restoration rather than prophetic inheritance.
In 1 Kings 3:9, Solomon asks for wisdom to lead — parallel to Elisha asking for a double portion. Both request divine enablement for their calling.
In 2 Chronicles 1:10, Solomon asks for wisdom — both request divine enablement for leadership, a parallel of seeking spiritual gifts.