Elisha – Bible Q

What about the bears that mauled the children who mocked Elisha? (2 Kings 2:23-24)

Answered by BibleQ . January 26, 2021 - 9:21 pm

This incident usually comes up questioning the morality of God, or of his prophets. The problem is the stark contrast between what appears to be overreaction of Elisha, and God, to simple jeering by little children, and the Christian way of behaviour taught in the New Testament; particularly the way Christ behaved when mocked. “mauled […]

Why was it impossible for Gehazi to heal the Shunammite woman’s son?

Answered by BibleQ . November 15, 2011 - 10:49 am

This can be answered simply; Gehazi did not have the faith required. An insight into the character of the man, can be seen in 2 Kings 5:20-27. Looking deeper there is further meaning. Relevant verses — 2 Kings 4:29-36: He said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment and take my staff in your hand and go. If […]

What king wanted to kill Elisha?

Answered by BibleQ . September 4, 2010 - 9:09 am

May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today. (2 Kings 6:31) These words were spoken by the King of Israel during the Syrian siege of Samaria — the capital city of Israel at that time. The name of the King of […]

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What about the bears that mauled the children who mocked Elisha? (2 Kings 2:23-24)

Why was it impossible for Gehazi to heal the Shunammite woman’s son?

What king wanted to kill Elisha?

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