When the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho facing him saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” They came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 15. They worshipped him; that is with an inferior, yet religious veneration, not for any temporal, but spiritual excellency. Challoner. Worthington.—They had stopped on a hill, ( Menochius.) to see the event, verse 7. Bible.—Jericho itself is two hours’ journey from the Jordan. Adric.—The sons of the prophets had seen what had happened at the translation of Elias, and perceiving that Eliseus was invested with his mantle, and with the power of working miracles, they did not hesitate to acknowledge him for their superior, during the absence of Elias, who they expected would return. Calmet.