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behold
The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
a chariot of fire and horses of fire
Here the phrase "of fire" means that these were surround by fire. AT: "a chariot surrounded by fire pulled by horses surrounded by fire" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession)
went up by a whirlwind into heaven
"was carried into the sky by a whirlwind." Translate the word "whirlwind" the same as you did in 2 Kings 2:1.
My father, my father
Elisha is calling Elijah his respected leader.
tore them into two pieces
People would often tear their clothes as a sign of great sadness or grief. AT: "ripped them in two pieces to show his great sadness" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)