2 Kings 2:7
And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.In other versions
And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood over against them afar off: and they two stood by the Jordan.
ASV
And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went out and took their places facing them a long way off, while the two of them were by the edge of Jordan.
BBE
And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite afar off; and they two stood by the Jordan.
DBY
Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood over against them afar off: and they two stood by the Jordan.
WEB
-- and fifty men of the sons of the prophets have gone on, and stand over-against afar off -- and both of them have stood by the Jordan.
YLT
And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view far off: and they two stood by Jordan.
ENG
And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.
WBT
Then a company of fifty of the sons of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing Elijah and Elisha as the two of them stood by the Jordan.
BSB
In context
5And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
6And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.
7And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.
8And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.
9And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.