In 2 Kings 2:2, 4 and 6, Elijah tells Elisha to stay put three times. 2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Bethel.” 4 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Jericho.” 6 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for …