From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of young men came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, "Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!" Cross References Leviticus 13:40Now if a man loses his hair and is bald, he is still clean. 2 Kings 2:22 And the waters there have been healthy to this day, according to the word spoken by Elisha. 2 Chronicles 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. Psalm 31:17 O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol. Psalm 31:18 May lying lips be silenced, which speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. Chapter Outline 1. Elijah, taking his leave of Elisha, with his mantle divides Jordan9. and, granting Elisha his request, is taken up by a fiery chariot into heaven 12. Elisha, dividing Jordan with Elijah's mantle, is acknowledged his successor 16. The young prophets, hardly obtaining leave to seek Elijah, cannot find him. 19. Elisha with salt heals the unwholesome waters 23. Bears destroy the children that mocked Elisha Jump to Previous Bald Bethel Beth-El Boys Children City Crying Elisha Forth Head Jeered Little Mocked Scoff Small Sport Thence Way Young YouthsJump to Next Bald Bethel Beth-El Boys Children City Crying Elisha Forth Head Jeered Little Mocked Scoff Small Sport Thence Way Young Youths |
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