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Elisha leaves the oxen and asks to kiss his parents goodbye before following Elijah.
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1 Kings 19:20

Farewell request

Elijah at Horeb and Elisha’s Call · 1 Kings 19

Story guide: Elisha leaves the oxen and runs after Elijah, asking to say goodbye to his parents first; Elijah's reply is given only in the text.

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20Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and my mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” Elijah replied, “Go back, for what have I done to you?”

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