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2 Kings 2:1

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It happened, when Yahweh would take up Elijah by a whirlwind into heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.

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Maps for this passage

Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.
The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Places in this passage

2 Kings 2:1 mentions Bethel, Jericho, Jordan, Mount Carmel and Samaria.

Bethel · Deror_avi
Jericho · Abraham
Jordan · Bill Rice
Mount Carmel · Chadner

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