Elisha, Elijah’s successor, enters the scene. Several critical moments stand out: 1. Elijah’s journey to Bethel (2), Jericho (4-6), and the Jordan (6ff). According to Elijah, the Lord directs this journey, and he must undertake it alone; however, Elisha disregards his master and follows him everywhere. 2. The prophets’ communities in Bethel (3) and Jericho (5) come out to meet Elijah and Elisha, and from their words, it seems they already knew the Lord’s decision to take Elijah away. 3. The conversation between Elijah and Elisha (9-12). Elisha wishes for two-thirds of his master’s spirit (9c), which he receives when he sees him at the moment of his departure. 4. Elijah’s being taken away (11ff). 5. Elisha’s return from the Jordan to Jericho (13-18). 6. The prophets’ community confirms that Elijah’s spirit has rested on Elisha (17). 7. The prophets encourage Elisha to let them go out and search for Elijah (16-18).