richmahn_en_tn/2ki/02/09.md

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It came about

"it happened"

crossed over

This refers to crossing the Jordan River. Alternate translation: "crossed over the Jordan River" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

before I am taken from you

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "before Yahweh takes me from you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

a double portion of your spirit

Here Elijah's spirit refers to his spiritual power. Alternate translation: "twice as much of your spiritual power" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)