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# behold
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The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
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# a chariot of fire and horses of fire
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Here the phrase "of fire" means that these were surround by fire. AT: "a chariot surrounded by fire pulled by horses surrounded by fire" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
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# went up by a whirlwind into heaven
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"was carried into the sky by a whirlwind." Translate the word "whirlwind" the same as you did in [2 Kings 2:1](./01.md).
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# My father, my father
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Elisha is calling Elijah his respected leader.
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# tore them into two pieces
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People would often tear their clothes as a sign of great sadness or grief. AT: "ripped them in two pieces to show his great sadness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]]) |