 Christianity Etc › Re: Elijah Fled From Jezebel Despite His Great Anointing! Many Lessons To Learn! by Gabriel459(m): 3:29pm On Sep 14, 2025 |
This is a controversial and much-discussed passage. A few key points scholars often mention: 1. The “youths” (Hebrew: na’arim) – the word doesn’t necessarily mean little children; it can refer to adolescents or even young men, possibly in their late teens or early twenties. 2. The insult “Go up!” – they might have been mocking Elijah’s “going up” into heaven (2 Kings 2:11), implying Elisha should vanish too, denying his legitimacy as prophet. 3. The severity of judgment – the attack by the bears wasn’t just about baldness; it symbolized disrespect for God’s prophet and, by extension, God Himself. In ancient Israel, publicly mocking a prophet was a grave act of rebellion. 4. Theological meaning – the story underlines the seriousness of honoring God’s representatives. It also highlights that Elisha’s prophetic authority was real and divinely backed AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… Heavensake1:
On concentrate on building your own faith,what others believe has nothing to with your faith. AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… Ecomfreecourse:
There's nothing like God in African cosmology.
As African an man African man, what do you call the supreme being AntiChristian:
Some biblical principles are difficult to understand! Elijah fled from Jezebel according to the above but Elisha cursed 42 lads to death just because they called him baldhead!
Life they say no balance!
2 Kings 2-23-25
From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.… This is a controversial and much-discussed passage. A few key points scholars often mention: 1. The “youths” (Hebrew: na’arim) – the word doesn’t necessarily mean little children; it can refer to adolescents or even young men, possibly in their late teens or early twenties. 2. The insult “Go up!” – they might have been mocking Elijah’s “going up” into heaven (2 Kings 2:11), implying Elisha should vanish too, denying his legitimacy as prophet. 3. The severity of judgment – the attack by the bears wasn’t just about baldness; it symbolized disrespect for God’s prophet and, by extension, God Himself. In ancient Israel, publicly mocking a prophet was a grave act of rebellion. 4. Theological meaning – the story underlines the seriousness of honoring God’s representatives. It also highlights that Elisha’s prophetic authority was real and divinely backed So, the passage isn’t simply about “children being punished for teasing.” It’s about a large group of young men mocking God’s prophet and authority, which in the biblical worldview required a dramatic demonstration of God’s power |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Elijah Fled From Jezebel Despite His Great Anointing! Many Lessons To Learn! by Gabriel459(m): 3:25pm On Sep 14, 2025 |
This is a controversial and much-discussed passage. A few key points scholars often mention:
1. The “youths” (Hebrew: na’arim) – the word doesn’t necessarily mean little children; it can refer to adolescents or even young men, possibly in their late teens or early twenties.
2. The insult “Go up!” – they might have been mocking Elijah’s “going up” into heaven (2 Kings 2:11), implying Elisha should vanish too, denying his legitimacy as prophet.
3. The severity of judgment – the attack by the bears wasn’t just about baldness; it symbolized disrespect for God’s prophet and, by extension, God Himself. In ancient Israel, publicly mocking a prophet was a grave act of rebellion.
4. Theological meaning – the story underlines the seriousness of honoring God’s representatives. It also highlights that Elisha’s prophetic authority was real and divinely backed |
| Romance › Re: Finally Getting Married To Her by Gabriel459(m): 5:44pm On Jul 31, 2025 |
She’s a normal person bro. Those gals dating several men and collecting money before visiting their numerous bf are not better than her. You’ve made a good and rare choice. You’re a good man. D good thing is she has changed |
| Education › Re: Help . Uniben Has Refused To Clear Me Since I Graduated In 2019. by Gabriel459(m): 10:12pm On Jul 22, 2025 |
Follow up with the HOD secretary to know if she actually acted on the letters you wrote, if she has worked on those letters and school didn’t effect it then probably the sch ICT department is at fault. Try to know the main people in charge of your situation and settle them with small money. They will effect it asap |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Iran Lost Over 30 Generals In The 12-day War With Israel.(photo) by Gabriel459(m): 11:03pm On Jun 25, 2025 |
FFK must not see this |
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| Investment › Re: Moniepoint Employees Make $20,000 And $850,000 From Unicorn Round by Gabriel459(m): 9:51pm On Jun 04, 2025 |
First to comment after 10yrs |
| Car Talk › Re: What Will You Do If You Were In My Position? by Gabriel459(m): 6:54pm On May 13, 2025 |
Thank God u didn’t give ur Mum the car. It could have been hell for her to use such scrap. Is unfortunate u wasted your money |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Pope Opens Holy Door To Kick Off Special Jubilee Year by Gabriel459(m): 12:00pm On Dec 26, 2024 |
The Holy Door symbolizes a passage to a deeper relationship with God, offering an opportunity for spiritual renewal. It represents Christ, who is the "door" to salvation, and its opening signifies the beginning of a Jubilee Year, a time for the faithful to seek reconciliation, forgiveness, and spiritual transformation.
Key Aspects:
Jubilee Year: A Holy Year or Jubilee occurs every 25 years, though extraordinary Jubilee Years can be declared by the pope (such as the 2015–2016 Jubilee of Mercy).
Indulgence: Pilgrims who pass through the Holy Door during a Jubilee Year can receive a plenary indulgence, which is a remission of the temporal punishment for sin.
Ritual: The door is typically sealed at the beginning of the period and opened by the pope or a designated bishop. Pilgrims then enter, often in procession, as a sign of penance and renewal.
Significance: The Holy Door is more than a physical entry; it is a spiritual symbol of entering into a closer relationship with God, repenting of sin, and seeking the grace of a fresh start.
The practice is rooted in the tradition of the Church’s emphasis on pilgrimage, penance, and the sacraments, offering a tangible way for the faithful to experience God’s mercy and grace. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Pope Opens Holy Door To Kick Off Special Jubilee Year by Gabriel459(m): 11:56am On Dec 26, 2024 |
The Holy Door symbolizes a passage to a deeper relationship with God, offering an opportunity for spiritual renewal. It represents Christ, who is the "door" to salvation, and its opening signifies the beginning of a Jubilee Year, a time for the faithful to seek reconciliation, forgiveness, and spiritual transformation.
Key Aspects:
Jubilee Year: A Holy Year or Jubilee occurs every 25 years, though extraordinary Jubilee Years can be declared by the pope (such as the 2015–2016 Jubilee of Mercy).
Indulgence: Pilgrims who pass through the Holy Door during a Jubilee Year can receive a plenary indulgence, which is a remission of the temporal punishment for sin.
Ritual: The door is typically sealed at the beginning of the period and opened by the pope or a designated bishop. Pilgrims then enter, often in procession, as a sign of penance and renewal.
Significance: The Holy Door is more than a physical entry; it is a spiritual symbol of entering into a closer relationship with God, repenting of sin, and seeking the grace of a fresh start.
The practice is rooted in the tradition of the Church’s emphasis on pilgrimage, penance, and the sacraments, offering a tangible way for the faithful to experience God’s mercy and grace. |
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| Business › Re: Was I Scammed By The Bank Or POS Operator? by Gabriel459(m): 5:02pm On Jul 07, 2023 |
Na small challenge. Tell the pos guy to fill refund request from his terminal(supply him ur acct details). Then his bank will credit you |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Cope In A New Job Where You Had No Experience? by Gabriel459(m): 10:58am On Jan 09, 2023 |
Chibaby87:
Let me get the job first. God please bless me with a good job and am I tired of staying at home. Please someone should connect me Your location? |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Gabriel459(m): 10:41am On Jan 09, 2023 |
oluseyiforjesus:
Start ur own business today n become a CEO tmrw How, where is the capital? |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Gabriel459(m): 10:40am On Jan 09, 2023 |
GoldSantana:
No, got my first two jobs through recommendations Help a brother with one pls |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Gabriel459(m): 10:39am On Jan 09, 2023 |
AderonkeOlaniyi:
Visit the baba wey do am for me. Sharp sharp, you go get job. Where? |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: We Are Hiring! by Gabriel459(op): 6:47pm On May 21, 2022 |
If you are registered please do your simple tasks and be earning free 1.5€ daily. Chat me up on WhatsApp for how to perform the tasks 07016807601 Gabriel459:
We are hiring flexible people aged 22-55. All you need is to work online anytime, anywhere to earn time and income. You earn 1.5€ daily and minimum withdrawal is 3€.
Payment is through USDT (TRC20). So usdt worth of the Euro will be sent to you.
Apply now!
https://vmeo1.com/#/pages/register?code=2362188
After your application please chat me up so you can begin immediately.
WhatsApp: 07016807601 |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: We Are Hiring! by Gabriel459(op): 9:01am On May 21, 2022 |
shawante:
What's the job description Not that difficult. Chat me up after registration |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: We Are Hiring! by Gabriel459(op): 9:00am On May 21, 2022 |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: We Are Hiring! by Gabriel459(op): 7:56am On May 21, 2022 |
verminnel:
Good morning.ive registered what's the next step? Kindly chat me up on WhatsApp to begin immediately |
| Jobs/Vacancies › We Are Hiring! by Gabriel459(op): 10:20pm On May 20, 2022*. Modified: 5:06pm On May 24, 2022 |
We are hiring flexible people aged 22-55. All you need is to work online anytime, anywhere to earn time and income. You earn 1.5€ daily and minimum withdrawal is 3€. Payment is through USDT (TRC20). So usdt worth of the Euro will be sent to you. Apply now! https://vmeo1.com/#/pages/register?code=2362188After your application please chat me up so you can begin immediately. WhatsApp: 07016807601 |
| Car Talk › Re: Ever Since I Bought A Mercedes Benz, It's Been One Trouble To Another by Gabriel459(m): 9:50am On Mar 23, 2022 |
TheOldGods:
okay while we wait, my client is calling me, and I need to start working as it's Morning here for me. Even though I'm in naija, hope u grab. Which work at home work u dey do nah... abeq connect guys make hunger no kill person pikin nah |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Ibadan Job For N175,000 Or Kaduna Job For N259,000 : Which Should I Go For? by Gabriel459(m): 5:58pm On Sep 07, 2021 |
Congratulations for your new jobs. Me still dey fyn 50k job in Abj though a graduate of Microbiology.
I suggest you move to KD. I have a friend there that I can put you up to incase you don't have have anywhere to stay |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: FMM Graduate Trainee Programme Placement. Who Else Got Shortlisted? by Gabriel459(m): 4:25pm On Jul 27, 2021 |
teadrake:
I assume the assessment would be conducted by Dragnet. I have a study pack available for shortlisted candidates including myself.
I can get it across.
NB: Exclusively FREE Thanks so much. Please help me with it. gnnamdijames@gmail.com |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Please I Need Chicken Republic Test Questions. I Just Got An Invite by Gabriel459(op): 12:56pm On Jul 09, 2021 |
Stevosty:
No, paper and pen, at the time, close to 3 months now. Okay thanks |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Please I Need Chicken Republic Test Questions. I Just Got An Invite by Gabriel459(op): 8:32pm On Jul 08, 2021 |
Stevosty:
Simple word problem, quantitative and verbal reasoning, simple English, a good primary 6 pupil will pass it, some calculations, go with a calculator and few plain sheets to solve, just be time cautious, do the simple ones first, good luck. I guess there is more to it than passing the test, I did pass the test and attended the interview but till date no regret or accepted mail. Thanks for the information. So calculator is allow? Pls is their test a CBT based? |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Please I Need Chicken Republic Test Questions. I Just Got An Invite by Gabriel459(op): 1:27pm On Jul 08, 2021*. Modified: 3:10pm On Jul 08, 2021 |
Please guys help me with their test questions. I applied for management trainee position and I'm now invited for the test. 
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Interview Invitation For A Job I Never Applied by Gabriel459(op): 9:39pm On Jun 26, 2021 |
So I received message this afternoon inviting me for an interview for a job I never applied. Please guys what's your advice and any Idea about the organization? 
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