Overview
The Bible addresses students across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings, 1 Samuel and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Ascension, Translation, Prophets and Prophecy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Elisha, Elijah, David and Samuel.
Key Bible verses about students
Old Testament
2 Kings
And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.
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 ye your peace.
And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. to view: Heb. in sight, or, over against
And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.
People in the Bible and students
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying students for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 19:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Kings, 1 Samuel and 1 Kings each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Elisha, Elijah and David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Ascension, Translation, Prophets and Prophecy.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about students?
The Bible addresses students across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings, 1 Samuel and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Ascension, Translation, Prophets and Prophecy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Elisha, Elijah, David and Samuel.
How many Bible verses are about students?
The Bible references students in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention students?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 19:20: “And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with students?
Elisha, Elijah, David, Samuel and Saul.
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