Elisha Author:Jimmy Swaggart Elijah first cast his mantle on Elisha as he plowed a field with 12 yoke of oxen - an indicator of God's true calling. Years later Elisha would pick up the same mantle that fell from the prophet who was suddenly taken to heaven in a whirlwind by a chariot and horses of fire - a sign that Elisha had received a double portion of God's anoi... more »nting. . . .« less