1 Kings 19:20

kiss my father and my mother He was sensible that the separation was to be permanent, and that a higher call than that of earthly parentage was laid upon him. This is the ground for his petition. Thus will he make known to his parents the reason of his departure.

Go back again: for what have I done to thee? Elijah grants his request, but accompanies the permission with words which must remind Elisha that he cannot now stay amid his home duties, -Go back again," he says, -but let it be only for the filial leave-taking, for what have I done to thee? Have I not chosen thee to be my companion and helper? Is not God's voice calling thee, through me, to do Him service?"