On 9/30/07, B. M. Rocine <brocine AT twcny.rr.com> wrote:
> B-Haveray,
>
> What is the significance of 'aph hu'?
I don't think there is any real significance. I read the text as
follows (in translation) "and he said, where is YHWH Elijah's God,
even he." This is just an emphatic as far as I can tell, not
significantly changing the meaning.
> ... Did Elisha strike the Jordan once
> or twice?
>
Interesting question. In the narration, first it is mentioned that he
struck the water, second that he makes the statement above, third a
second mention of striking the water. While the text does not
specifically mention that this was striking the water a second time,
the narrative sequence implies twice.
> Thank you.
>
> Blessings,
> Bryan
>
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