How Did Elijah’s Symbolic Act of Casting His Cloak Over Elisha Convey Prophetic Authority? The moment when the prophet Elijah cast his cloak over Elisha is one of the most meaningful symbolic acts in the Bible. This event, recorded in the Book of 1 Kings (1 Kings 19:19–21), represents the … Continue reading How did Elijah’s symbolic act of casting his cloak over Elisha convey prophetic authority?