2 Kings 2:12

2 Kings 2:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12Elisha saw this and cried out, “My father! My father! The chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And Elisha saw him no more. Then he took hold of his garment and tore it in two.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

12And Elisha was watching it and he was crying out, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!” And he did not see 2:12 Lit himElijah again. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

12Elisha saw it and cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” And he saw Elijah no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

12Elisha saw it and cried out, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!” And he no longer saw Elijah. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them into two pieces [in grief].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

12As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

12Elisha saw it and cried out to Elijah, “My father! You are like a father to me! You, Elijah, are the true chariots and horsemen of Israel!” Elisha didn’t see Elijah anymore. Then Elisha took hold of his own garment and tore it in two.

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