2Ki 2:11-12 | TNotes | STEP | 2:11 Chariot of fire ... horses of fire ... whirlwind: These things represent God’s appearance in mighty power (cp. Isa 66:15 ). • Elijah was carried ... into heaven , like Enoch (Gen 5:24 ), without dying. Some believe that Enoch and Elijah will reappear at the time of the end (see study note on Rev 11:1-13).

bIsa 66:15►

cGen 5:24►

‏ 2 Kings 2:11-12

2:11 ^a Chariot of fire ... horses of fire ... whirlwind: These things represent God’s appearance in mighty power (cp. Isa 66:15 ^b).

• Elijah was carried ... into heaven, like Enoch (Gen 5:24 ^c), without dying. Some believe that Enoch and Elijah will reappear at the time of the end (see study note on Rev 11:1-13).
2:12 ^d Elijah was Elisha’s spiritual father and personal mentor. Cp. the tribute given him at his death, 13:14 ^e.