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Elisha cursing the children of Bethel, who are being devoured by bears exhibition label Narrative 1
Narrative: In this biblical story, a group of youths ridiculed the prophet Elisha for his baldness, and he responded by cursing them. Elisha’s authority to curse the youths may have been divinely bestowed. The consequences were catastrophic for the youths, who were then attacked and killed by two bears that emerged from the forest. The tale conveys a decisive moral message: respect your elders.
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Elisha Cursing the Children of Bethel, Who are Being Devoured by Bears