Passing the mantle dates to the 1st and 2nd Books of Kings in the Bible. When the prophet Elijah chose his apprentice, Elisha, he put his own mantle upon Elisha. Later, when Elijah ascended to heaven, Elisha took Elijah’s mantle, which was left behind, and became the successor prophet to Elijah.
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Steve Dunham:
October 28th, 2013 at 1:32 pm
Passing the mantle dates to the 1st and 2nd Books of Kings in the Bible. When the prophet Elijah chose his apprentice, Elisha, he put his own mantle upon Elisha. Later, when Elijah ascended to heaven, Elisha took Elijah’s mantle, which was left behind, and became the successor prophet to Elijah.