Elijah and Elisha for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
When the LORD would take Elijah up into heaven by a whirlwind, Elisha would not leave him: "As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee." Elijah smote the waters of Jordan with his mantle and they two went over on dry ground, and Elisha asked, "let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me." Then "there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire," and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha took up the mantle of Elijah and smote the waters, and they parted, and the sons of the prophets said, "The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha."
Read it: 2 Kings 2:1–15
Memory verse2 Kings 2:11
Big ideasStay faithful to God · God's work goes on
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Elijah and Elisha in the Bible?
You can read it in 2 Kings 2:1–15.
What is the story of Elijah and Elisha about?
When the LORD would take Elijah up into heaven by a whirlwind, Elisha would not leave him: "As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee." Elijah smote the waters of Jordan with his mantle and they two went over on dry ground, and Elisha asked, "let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me." Then "there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire," and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha took up the mantle of Elijah and smote the waters, and they parted, and the sons of the prophets said, "The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha."
What can kids learn from Elijah and Elisha?
Big ideas to teach: Stay faithful to God, God's work goes on.