In effect, then, Elisha asked to be recognized as Elijah’s spiritual heir. Moreover, Elisha evidently wanted to have the same courageous spirit as that of Elijah, who was “absolutely jealous for Jehovah. ” ​ — 1 Ki.
( १ राजे ३: ५, ९; २ राजे २: ९) इस्राएलमध्ये, घरातल्या ज्येष्ठ पुत्राला मालमत्तेतून दुप्पट वाटा दिला जायचा.