# wept over him

"wept because Elisha was sick". The king of Israel is upset when Elisha is dying. Elisha assures him that he will have three victories over Aram.

# My father, my father

Elisha was not the king's literal father. King Joash used this term as a sign of respect.

# the chariots of Israel and the horsemen are taking you away

"the chariots of Israel and the horsemen are taking you to heaven". This is a reference to Elijah going to heaven in 2 Kings 2:11-12. Joash uses this phrase to say that Elisha was going to die.

# the horsemen

"the drivers of the chariots"