en_tn/2ki/02/11.md

behold

"Behold" is a word that is used to show surprise or wonder.

went up by a whirlwind into heaven

"was carried into the sky by a strong wind that went around and around"

"My father, my father

Elisha is calling Elijah his respected leader.

tore them into two pieces

AT: "ripped them in two pieces to show his great sadness" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)