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2 Kings 2: 23-25

²³ And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.

²⁴ And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.

²⁵ And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.

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Yes, 2 Kings 2:23-25 KJV specifically describes an incident involving the prophet Elisha. As Elisha traveled toward Bethel, a group of young men from the city mocked his baldness and shouted “Go up, thou bald head!”, resulting in Elisha cursing them and two bears mauling 42 of them.  Bible.org +2

Key details about the narrative:

• Context: Elisha had just succeeded Elijah and was establishing his authority as the new prophet in a region known for idolatry.
• The Mocking: The phrase “Go up” is interpreted by many scholars as a sarcastic reference to Elijah being taken up into heaven, mocking both Elisha and his master’s ascension.
• The Group: While the KJV uses “little children,” many interpretations suggest these were a large, dangerous group of young men or teenagers (“youths” or “lads”) rather than small children, making them a direct physical threat.
• Divine Judgement: The passage depicts the event as a swift divine judgment against those who mocked God’s messenger, not just a random act of violence. \Reddit +5

Elisha went on to Mount Carmel and returned to Samaria after this event. YouTube +1

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Frost in 1949

“Don’t ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.”

~ Robert Frost

Robert Lee Frost was a widely read and celebrated American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural New England life in the early 20th century. His work often incorporated American slang and explored complex social and philosophical themes. Frost was awarded four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry and is considered an icon of American literature. Born in San Francisco, Frost spent much of his life living and teaching in Vermont and Massachusetts.  Wikipedia.org

Born March 26, 1874, San Francisco, CA

Died January 29, 1963 (age 88 years), Boston, MA

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