1. Elijah tries to leave without Elisha (1-6)

Elijah tried twice to leave Elisha as he went to Bethel and Jericho, to see the companies of prophets before his departure. But Elisha followed him anyway. The prophets in each place foretold that Elijah would be taken by the Lord that day. Elisha was determined to stay with Elijah to the last moment. When Elijah tries to leave him a third time, Elisha swears, "As surely as the Lord lives, I will not leave you." His devotion to his mentor is commendable.

2. Elisha asks for a double portion of Elijah's spirit (7-11).

At the Jordan, Elijah divides the water with his cloak, and the two walk across. Finally, Elijah asks Elisha what he wants from him? Elisha asks for a double portion of his spirit, meaning that he wanted to be his successor. Elijah tells him that this is a hard thing, meaning it is God's will. Elijah said that if he sees him leave the earth, he will receive it. Then a chariot of fire and horses divide them, and Elijah rises up to heaven in a whirlwind, while Elisha watches on. Elisha never gives up his spiritual ambition and devotion to be raised as a spiritual leader.