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
[2:9] 1 tn Heb “Ask! What can I do for you….?”
[2:9] 2 tn Heb “May a double portion of your spirit come to me.”
