Elisha wasn’t asking to be greater than Elijah (v. 9), but rather to inherit his ministry, which he did (v. 15).
BibleGateway: 2 Kings 2:6-18 ESV Text: 2 Kings 2:6-18 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:3 and ends at about 3:43 6 And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the… Elisha wasn’t asking to be greater than Elijah (v. 9), but rather to inherit his ministry, which he did (v. 15).

