and I have filled him with my power. I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work---

I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the spirit I have given you and give it to them. Then they can help you bear the responsibility for these people, and you will not have to bear it alone.

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"

I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again.

There, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me what you want me to do for you before I am taken away." "Let me receive the share of your power that will make me your successor," Elisha answered.

The fifty prophets from Jericho saw him and said, "The power of Elijah is on Elisha!" They went to meet him, bowed down before him,

The spirit of the LORD will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the LORD's will and honor him,

Daniel soon showed that he could do better work than the other supervisors or the governors. Because he was so outstanding, the king considered putting him in charge of the whole empire.

The one whom God has sent speaks God's words, because God gives him the fullness of his Spirit.

He is the key that opens all the hidden treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge.

The LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua son of Nun, a capable man, and place your hands on his head.

Give him some of your own authority, so that the whole community of Israel will obey him.

Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He had Joshua stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community.

The group presented them to the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.

Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

and said, "Give this power to me too, so that anyone I place my hands on will receive the Holy Spirit."

Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you, which was given to you when the prophets spoke and the elders laid their hands on you.

Be in no hurry to lay hands on people to dedicate them to the Lord's service. Take no part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

They answered Joshua, "We will do everything you have told us and will go anywhere you send us.

Whoever questions your authority or disobeys any of your orders will be put to death. Be determined and confident!"