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The word of Yahweh is with him

This means that he is a prophet and that Yahweh tells him what to say. AT: "He speaks what Yahweh tells him to say" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

went down to him

They went to see Elijah and to consult with him about what they should do. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. AT: "went to see Elisha to ask him what they should do" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)