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Elijah went up by a whirlwind
Second Kings says a chariot of fire separated Elijah and Elisha, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 2 Kings 2:11
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"As they continued on and talked, behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven." 2 Kings 2:11
Elisha saw it and cried "My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and its horsemen!" and took up Elijah's mantle. 2 Kings 2:12–13
What the Bible does not say
The verse says the chariot of fire separated the two men and that Elijah went up by a whirlwind; it does not say Elijah rode the chariot.
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2 Kings 2:11 WEB
11As they continued on and talked, behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
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A chariot of fire came between Elijah and Elisha, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind!