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What is the origin of the expression “Pick up the mantle”?

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What is the origin of the expression “Pick up the mantle”?

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Try turning to the Bible. In 2Kings2 Elisha picks up Elijah’s mantle (his coat/cloak/cape) after his predecessor is taken into heaven. He uses this to part the Jordan just as Elijah did.

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