From there Elisha went up to Bethel. While he was on his…
““From there Elisha went up to Bethel. While he was on his way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him. "Go up baldhead," they shouted, "go up baldhead!" The prophet turned and saw them, and he cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two shebears came out of the woods and tore forty two of the children to pieces. (2 Kings 2:23-24 NAB)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Elisha is mocked, curses the youths, and bears maul them, showing divine protection of prophets.
In simple terms: Mockery of a prophet leads to harsh divine punishment.
Key Takeaway
Respect sacred figures and avoid scorn.
Themes
faith
divine justice
prophecy
consequence
biblical narrative
Mood
scriptural
didactic
Type
Children:1
Elisha Went:0
Baldhead Prophet:0
Baldhead Shouted:0
Went Bethel:0
Shouted Baldhead:0
When to use this quote
- religious study
- teaching about respect
- counseling on humility
Key Concepts
Theism
moral lesson
Questions to Reflect On
- serious
- warning
A Different Perspective
Is the punishment proportional?;What does this teach about reverence?