Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 2:3

3 And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel▪ came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it, hold you your peace .

This was Revealed to some of the Sons of the Prophets, and by them to the whole Colledge.

Heb. from above thy head: Which Phrase may respect, either, 1. The manner of sitting in Schools, where the Scholar sate at his Masters feet, Deut. 33. 3. Act. 22. 3. Or, 2. The manner of Elijah's Translation, which was to be by a Power sent from Heaven, to take him up thither.

Do not aggravate my grief, nor divert me with any unseasonable Discourses; that I may digest my Sorrow, and prepare my self for so great a Stroke, and diligently attend all my Masters steps, lest he be snatched away from me whilst I am talking with you; and that I may beg and obtain some great Blessing from him, before his departure.