# the man of God This refers to Elisha. Alternate translation: "Elisha, the man of God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) # live with your sons on the rest This is an idiom. It means to use the money to buy the things that they need, such as food and clothing. Alternate translation: "use the rest of the money for you and your sons for what you need to live" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])