# It came about

"it happened"

# crossed over

This refers to crossing the Jordan River. Alternate translation: "crossed over the Jordan River" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# before I am taken from you

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "before Yahweh takes me from you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# a double portion of your spirit

Here Elijah's spirit refers to his spiritual power. Alternate translation: "twice as much of your spiritual power" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

