And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.
Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the water with it. The water split apart in both directions, so that both he and Elisha could walk across on dry ground.
God gave Elijah the power to part the waters of the Jordan River, allowing him and Elisha to cross on dry land.
📚 Historical Context
This miracle occurred just before Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. Elijah was crossing the Jordan River with his successor Elisha, demonstrating God's power one final time before his departure. This echoes similar miracles like Moses parting the Red Sea and Joshua crossing the Jordan, showing that the same God who worked through Israel's great leaders was still working through His prophets.
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