2 Kings 2:7

7 Then fifty men from the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite [them] at a distance while the two of them stood by the Jordan.

2 Kings 2:7 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 2:7

And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to
view afar off
To have a view, if they could, of the assumption of Elijah to heaven, and be witnesses of it:

and they two stood by Jordan;
on the banks of it, even Elijah and Elisha.

2 Kings 2:7 In-Context

5 Then the sons of the prophets who [were] in Jericho came near to Elisha, and they said to him, "Do you know that Yahweh [is] going to take your master {from you} today?" He said, "I also know; be quiet!"

6 Then Elijah said to him, "Please stay here, because Yahweh has sent me to the Jordan." He said, "{As Yahweh lives} and {as your soul lives}, I will certainly not leave you!" So the two of them went on.

7 Then fifty men from the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite [them] at a distance while the two of them stood by the Jordan.

8 Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the water. It divided {in two}, and the two of them crossed over on dry land.

9 After they crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask what I may do for you before I am taken away from you." Then Elisha said, "Please let there come to me a double portion of your spirit."