## It happened ##

This phrase is used here to mark where the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

## the hand of Yahweh was on Elijah ##

Here the word "hand" represents strength. AT: "Yahweh gave his power to Elijah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## tucked his robe in his belt ##

Elijah wrapped his long robe around his waist so that his legs would be free for running.