2:9 When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “What can I do for you, 1 before I am taken away from you?” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of the prophetic spirit that energizes you.” 2 2:10 Elijah 3 replied, “That’s a difficult request! 4 If you see me taken from you, may it be so, but if you don’t, it will not happen.”