A less sympathetic picture of Elisha emerges from his dealings with the boys who call him Baldy – in his anger he summons a she-bear to devour them. ...
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2006-09-05 11:43:06 · 7 answers · asked by prometheus_unbound 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Aw, you should have made 'em search for it.
2006-09-05 11:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always wondered about that, too, and recently, someone explained it more clearly.
The term "boys" is a poor translation for the actual Hebrew word, which can mean young men in their teens or twenties. These young men weren't just mocking Elisha, but his office as God's prophet. The area that they were in was also known for worshipping false gods, so they may have been trying to keep Elisha from speaking the truth to the people, as well.
The she-bear was acting to protect Elisha from a gang of young toughs, and they brought down God's anger upon themselves. That's how it was explained to me, anyway. Take it for what it's worth.
2006-09-05 11:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I summon a double barrel, which beats your she bear.
2006-09-05 11:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Raziel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that ought to learn 'em, huh?
2006-09-05 11:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by wheels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont care.
2006-09-05 11:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by blaze 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
boo f-ing whoo
2006-09-05 11:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
So?
2006-09-05 11:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋