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It came about
"it happened"
crossed over
This refers to crossing the Jordan River. Alternate translation: "crossed over the Jordan River" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)
before I am taken from you
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "before Yahweh takes me from you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
a double portion of your spirit
Here Elijah's spirit refers to his spiritual power. Alternate translation: "twice as much of your spiritual power" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)