Prophet Elisha and the Bears | Bible Stories

The story of Elisha and the bears is found in 2 Kings 2:23-25. It tells of the prophet Elisha traveling to Bethel when a group of young boys came out and mocked him, saying "Go up, baldhead!" Elisha responded by cursing them in the name of the Lord. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 of the boys.
This unusual and disturbing story raises many questions. Why did Elisha curse the boys for mocking him? Why did God send bears to attack children? What does this say about God's sense of justice? This video explores various interpretations of this challenging passage. Some see it as a lesson in showing proper respect for God's prophets. Others read it as an example of God's wrath in defense of his servant. And some see it as a violent overreaction that highlights the problem of evil.
Join me as we dive into this perplexing passage and wrestle with its meaning. The story of Elisha and the bears provides an opportunity to reflect on how we read and apply Old Testament narratives. Understanding the original context and ancient values is key. But these accounts remain difficult for modern readers. How should people of faith respond to such stories today? This video presentation draws on biblical scholarship and theological insights to grapple with this important question.

[@deenadayal857]

After so many years of hearing preaching ,, 1st time fully hearing God’s wrath on mocked boys 🙏 these days church doesn’t preach TRUTH🤚 Lord Jesus is coming 🙏 Amen Hallelujah

[@DeyCallmeBadnuzBytch]

God is a Title Lord is Baal Jesus is Portrait of Cesar Borgia , description not found in Scriptures also goes back to Zeus , The Sun , Horus , Apollo Amen is Amun Rah Hallelujah means Praise El Shaytan Jah = Jahbulon ( Osiris , Yahweh, Baal ) Yah - Egytian Lunar Deity Yahweh - Edomites Deity Master = Molach You not woke

[@ednahightower3550]

Amen

[@beasaroseco5840]

Sadly because the church is compromised. The want the God of forgiveness, but deny the God of Justice.

[@stevenkindt7034]

That’s why you should always read the Bible for YOURSELF! Most “teachers” of the Word these days are false teachers and witnesses, and promote a false doctrine of a false Jesus

[@HolyAscencieonChurch]

We receive Jesus (Ya'sous, Jesus) for being the sacrifice for our sins. We receive baptism for the journey onward to a new and holy life. We receive the Holy Spirit to break our will to yield to the flesh and sets US free from it, TO ALSO ASCEND TO OUR REBIRTH (BORN AGAIN) IN GLORY to the Father (St. John 3:5-21 ). When things are more set up, this will be discussed. This should be your fervent goal to achieve and necessary to achieve !

[@keganfarrell519]

A few yrs back I shaved my head because it was going bald and as I entered church a young boy started mocking me and pointing an laughing at me as I entered the church, I said nothing. Later that day wen I got home my mom told me about a boy that came crying to her because he fell and cut his knee open, found out it was the same boy, and straight away this scripture came to my mind.

[@waynemanoffaith34]

Very interesting.

[@2015humblebeginningzb]

Wow

[@dennispearson871]

Really Appreciate You Not Summoning the She-Bears !!...

[@freespiritpearl89]

I thought God told us to bless our enemies. The bible is confusing as hell. First, God tell us to curse our enemies , and Jesus tell us to bless them.

[@africansister]

I wouldn't say that the bible is confusing, in the old testament the people of God were taught quite differently to us : eye to eye but with the blood of Jesus we r taught to give the other cheeck but it doesn't mean God will not fight for u, it just mean u have to hold your peace and Jesus will fight and defend u. I have people who lie, make false accusations against me at work I don't do what they do, I give them to Jesus to deal with the spirits behind them. I don't bless them but I don't make them my enemies either, I pray and ask God to destroy any spirit which is asking them to mess my career.

[@lindam.9282]

All my 71+ yrs I have never heard about the bears when the two prophets were on their way. Thank you, God for bringing me here to hear this. God brought wrath upon these youths. I think we need some bears to appear these days.

[@tubebantam]

71 years of listening to theologians and not enough time reading the actual Bible.

[@naturalmax8474]

after 61 years im hearing it for the first time as well.....god bless you

[@imbatman3620]

Amen 🙏

[@elileubner949]

even theologians don’t know all of scripture and they know that just because someone has never heard a story or parable doesn’t mean that they’re lacking something it’s honestly fooling to make such a claim how often do you truthfully read scripture and how often did she you think God holds you higher than her because you have read more scripture than her ? pretty foolish again i would get your priorities straight. the lord teaches us id we speak in tongues but have no love we’re nothing but noisy gongs and if we prophecy but have no love we’re useless. our love for our brothers and sisters in christ is the most important thing we should focus on instead of bashing someone because they’ve never heard a bible story. but again you’re arrogance speaks of your age and your love

[@Z_1917]

Russia is a bear that has come out to destroy the army of evil who are sent by Satan to destroy their holy sovereign nation and there are many holy elders in Russian Christian Orthodoxy. It is apparent that the Russian bear is wreaking havoc in Ukraine, God's on the side of this ancient religious race. God be Praised and Glorified..

[@WilliamHendershott]

As a grandparent, I am greatly convicted by the Holy Spirit of God to vehemently teach my grandsons how urgent it is to honor and reverence God's Word and those who teach it.

[@mudnducs]

I wish there was a manual easier to follow than the Word

[@docilemania]

You're ruining their lives

[@docilemania]

@discipledavedotcom you putrid christians only cite the few good things in that rancid pos book, while ignoring the MOUNTAIN of abhorrent things.

[@geef0813]

@@docilemania which teaching of Jesus, specifically, are you against?

[@stevev6002]

​@discipledavedotcomnot if you kill them because you are bald and sensitive

[@vivianalsup3421]

I've had a problem with this story for years. Thank you for this enlightenment

[@yoannybatista4202]

Yes we all tend to judge weird things from the Bible because in modern times we are putting ourselves in the place of God and because the translation differences mislead us without teaching us in depth context and understanding of the cultures of those times. I used to be one of those critics. Good video and teaching.

[@frikkiesmit327]

Best is read and ask Holy Spirit to reveal the sciptures. Its that simple.

[@johnjeffreys6440]

how's it even possible without most of them running away?

[@juliamartin9047]

This added a lot of clarity

[@jamesdrummond8502]

I am in total agreement with you! My problem with the story is, Elijah did the same thing that Moses did! Those prophets, judged the people with a death sentence! I am so……. Glad GOD has more mercy that man does. Remember what Jesus says d to the disciples! Hint! Hint!

[@brunosutherland6219]

They did not mock Elijah. They mocked the Holy Ghost that was speaking through the prophet. Let this be a warning to all. God will not be mocked!

[@sarahmostacci1154]

You mean Elisha but that’s a good observation.

[@brunosutherland6219]

Thank you for your correction. Also, it could be noted that Elisha was Elijah's servant(follower) and the powerful spirit that was on Elijah was the Holy Ghost. Elisha asked for a double portion of that Holy Spirit that was upon Elijah.. So it was really the Holy Ghost they were making lightly of!

[@stevev6002]

They picked on a bald Guy.

[@Val.Kyrie.]

What was done to Christ was worse, no one was attacked by bears.

[@geef0813]

@@Val.Kyrie. what? lol. That made zero sense.

[@rajaknowles2287]

Touch not My Anointed and do my prophets NO HARM

[@user-rx9pd7je4u]

Amen!! And it is so, and so shall it be ❤.

[@Frank-rx8ch]

"Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you."Prov. 9:8.

[@Happy23913]

He didn’t rebuke them. He cursed them, as you are this day …

[@ElisAdventureTime]

fuck around and find out, "ElisAdventure 9:2023"

[@johnjeffreys6440]

why him and not you?@@Happy23913

[@DABinCHRIST]

​​@@Happy23913are you saying he is cursed for quoting a verse from Proverbs

[@noemimorales3069]

That’s exactly what I was going to say.

[@dianaleal5183]

Never heard this before but I know God is reaching out to us by bring the truth about his Prophets. Everyone needs to knows to hear this because it is happening today. I love the stories in the Bible God is Great.✝️✨

[@Davidsavage8008]

Their God was a fallen angel. That fallen angel like most had stolen powers and posed as the creator. That fallen one wanted to prove he was God so bad . stop calling him God. Jesus never said Yahweh was God and said in fact he was the synagogue of Satan. Read it and weep.

[@geef0813]

@@Davidsavage8008 you should read it and rejoice. Because Jesus certainly does claim godhood. In John 8:58, Jesus claims that “before Abraham was born, I am!” Jesus makes seven other “I am” statements that testify to his divinity: “I am,” said Jesus, “the bread of life,” “the light of the world,” “the gate,” “the good shepherd,” “the resurrection and the life,” “the way and the truth and the life,” and “the true vine” (John 6:48; 8:12; 10:9,11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1). Jesus’ audience would have immediately recognized the significance of his “I am” statements - he clearly intended to express his divinity. By referring to himself as “I am,” Jesus claimed to share the same name and nature as God, which is powerful evidence that reinforces his divine character.

[@LeonDieBoer]

You must be Catholic

[@crymeaariver]

@DiscipleDave what a vengeful god

[@crymeaariver]

@DiscipleDave I never mentioned anything regarding punishment. I view punishment as synonymous with karma. However, as a follower of karma, I strongly disapprove of a deity imposing eternal punishment on any of its creations. Such vengefulness seems morally wrong to me. Therefore, I believe you've praised a lesser god. Ultimately, we originated from this deity, and in the culmination of time, we will reunite with it as a unified entity, though not simultaneously, of course. Again you are praying to A VENGEFUL GOD.

[@stephaniewelch1407]

The lesson here is: God will not be mocked!

[@THEOMNIVERSEPERSPECTIVE]

Yet, humans Mock GOD faithfully & are forgiven as much as possible.. it’s not GOD it’s the children following what they think they know to be true , repeating ignorance kills us.

[@stevev6002]

I don't think this prophet followed jesus

[@Val.Kyrie.]

So when they mocked Christ? Who was GOD. Not just a mortal human.

[@Val.Kyrie.]

@discipledavedotcomso then why was Christ so different and taught a completely different lesson?

[@stephintheatre6335]

No the lesson here is why people worship an evil entity that murders children.

[@oramishygone3887]

Never mock a prophet..

[@11216mel]

NEVER MOCK A TRUE PROPHET.

[@AndersonMallonyMALLONY-EricCF]

A *true* prophet, yes.

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

😌

[@moescolla]

The majority of them in this country need to be mocked

[@moescolla]

@@mariaazcapri 1 king 18:27 within context Expose them.

[@tbom9644]

They failed to understand that Elisha is the representative of the MOST HIGH GOD..!!!…who thinks that they have the right to mock “I AM WHO I AM” !!

[@Val.Kyrie.]

So when they mocked and killed Christ, who is I AM, where were the bears.

[@markr.2233]

Short story is DON'T BE A BULLY. GOD WILL NOT BE MOCKED

[@Yenchantress1isaStarr]

In 1993, I started to read the Bible. I started at the first page, until 18 months later; the final page. In that time, The Almighty conveyed to me, that I was embedded; before my mother’s womb, in a place within those scripts. I found my chosen connection was with Elisha. I must say, it is no surprise, because fear has found itself seeking to hide from my purpose. Participation in The Holy Script is no game. My purpose has remained firm, despite the efforts of the multitude. 💜

[@gardenjoy5223]

Look at your KZbin name, you seem very much a false prophetess. You cannot 'choose' who you want to be. That's very haughty. God will humble you alright. Repent of your many sins, that God may help you be a born-again Christian. Without that, you Will sorrowfully perish for all of eternity. No matter how much you've deceived yourself.

[@user-lk9zj8pp1e]

The Word of God Defeats all.

[@YHWH2424]

I was brutally mocked ridiculed and yelled at cruelty for sharing the gospel of LORD JESUS CHRIST in a neighborhood as they mocked Christ and me - I stood firm face to face - I have suffered trauma since but the LORD JESUS HAS REMINDED ME HE IS THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE AND HE WILL NOT BE MOCKED - I trust the LORD JESUS THANK U LORD JESUS I back all things up with scripture I said - if anyone is reading this YHWH IS FIGTING THE BATTLEU CANNOT PRAISE HIM!!!!!!! PRAISW our savior !!!!!! John 14:6

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[@deborahberkeley5178]

Thank you so much for your teachings. They go deep…..I appreciate all the hard work and creativity you put into them.

[@traviskeller7706]

You have a happy aussie! My blue Merle female is a smiling dog too! They are such a blessing

[@stacyestes4443]

I’ve always wonder about this story thank you for a deeper understanding

[@symbol8246]

Consider the cultural context here in America where "youths" often commit rapes and murders, but we simply don't have the right words for these people.

[@Yahsef-777]

one prophet you dare not play with, he was given double elijah portion, and Elijah had powerful words of judgement

[@user-wz7qt6nw7c]

Amen I agree never take God's word in vain what we sow what we reap

[@matimus100]

Awomen

[@winterwoman]

True, that is what the Bible says, but I have seen so many people never reap anything they sowed to hurt people. Then they leave this world saying the entire time they were a Christian. It is confusing at times. 😢

[@suinegCarter]

Hats off to the Video production team. Its beautiful. I believe that this story is poetic too, The young boys calling Elisha names is a representation of the perception of every carnal MIND__ This story shows that before Elisha(A MAN) got[gets] anointed, He identifie(s) himself strongly with his flaws(baldness/weakness) The young boys also represents that other peoples opinion shape our perception of ourselves, However after the(an) encounter with the limitless MIND of GOD, Man CURSES/DISAGREES/BINDS the carnal knowledge of himself which has kept him trapped to the Physical WORLD. In summary: Elisha (The NEW creature in CHRIST) curses/rejects the OLD MAN(flesh) & BEARS(new hunger for the spiritual) devours young Men ( simplicity of the heart/ignorance of our spiritual heritage) This story is the story of every MAN in CHRIST__ and the destruction of his OLD identity. Amen

[@texassmokingmonkey]

Disrespect in the younger generation wasn’t tolerated.

[@jusstmee]

Lord God plz help my hard heart. Help me to love those I don't understand and fear. I fear the evil in the world. I cry for the youth in America. Thank you Lord that I can teach my children the truth of your Son, Jesus. Praise you Father. The only true living God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.

[@gadd8843]

You who are listening, learn the fear of the Lord!

[@JMRabil675]

God does NOT give a spirit of fear as per scripture, 1 John; Those who fear have not been made perfect in love. If you are afraid kf God, youre not a christian.

[@LisaFernandez-dv7wu]

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. You fear him as a father you do not want to disobey, or disappoint

[@geef0813]

@@JMRabil675 you’re simply teaching lies from Satan. Luk 1:50 from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him. Luk 12:5 But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! Jud 1:23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy on others, coupled with a fear of God, hating even the clothes stained by the flesh. 2Co 5:11 Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people, but we are well known to God, and I hope we are well known to your consciences too. 1Pe 2:17 Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. Re 14:7 and he said with a loud voice, "Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and springs of waters." I advise you to shake off the false teachings you have embraced and learn to fear the Lord your God.

[@JohnBrown722so]

U who u are. Mind ur business

[@osar2870]

@@JMRabil675you obviously don’t know your scripture very well, fear of God is absolutely necessary

[@stephenbaker7113]

Psalms 50:18-22 [18]When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. [19]Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. [20]Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son. [21]These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. [22]Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.

[@user-rx9pd7je4u]

Amen!!❤.

[@LawrenceKennard]

I'm sixty-eight years old in all my time I've never heard a better thesis on this in my life you definitely earned a sub!

[@gardenjoy5223]

Sorry, but I don't think he (and you) understand the holiness and the wrath of God. I totally disagree with his fourth point, based on very much evidence contrary in the Bible. I stopped listening there. An example: all those rebelling with Korah, Dathan and Abiram. " As he finished speaking all these words, the ground that was under them split open; and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men who belonged to Korah with their possessions. So they and all that belonged to them went down alive to Sheol; and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly. All Israel who were around them fled at their outcry, for they said, “The earth may swallow us up!” Fire also came forth from the Lord and consumed the two hundred and fifty men who were offering the incense." Numbers 16: 31-35. Even in the New Testament in Acts 5 we read of a couple, name Ananias and Sapphira, who instantly die, when they try to live a lie. The reason? "You have not lied to men but to God." Acts 5: 4. The stronger the presence of the Holy Spirit, the stronger God's fierce anger against those, who treat Him with such disrespect. We do see, that Jesus, God in the flesh, prayed to his Father to forgive people, for they didn't know what they were doing. Those, who do know, are in mortal danger, the closer they come to God!

[@crystalgeyser5748]

42 young man - 42 month of tribulation/ 3.5 years/ Who knows how many mockers will dye in that time.

[@user-ed1zx2hg6s]

The tribulation is 7 years 1st 3/half of peace, lather 3/half of death and plagues famine war death ……

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Revelation shows that around 2/3 of the human race will die during that span, we're talking about at least 4 billion ppl here.

[@pamelaforrest1622]

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. Of course God used the bears to kill those who mocked him! Let that be a lesson to those who mock him today. They will not survive the wrath of God - his word is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.

[@JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse]

true, loads of people get lightning struck after they curse God in the rain

[@a.b.normal1900]

Thnks so much again for a wonderfull message from Gods Word.

[@tonywiggins8073]

Mauled doesn’t mean killed! Are we sure they weren’t just mauled for a lesson or were they killed. Some Bible version like Aramaic translates to “Lacerated” You can be mauled by a dog or a bear without being killed. I would think they were not killed and had the scars to remind them what they did! Respect your elders! Lesson Learned!

[@guylewis7418]

Good point! Never thought of that!

[@thisissparta8884]

Kjv says tare.

[@tonywiggins8073]

@@thisissparta8884 Some xlations say lacerated, some saw clawed as divine punishment! So which is correct? It never says any of the 42 died and it doesn’t say they didn’t die. Guess we will never know but we can’t interpret or inject as killed off when it doesn’t say. I would think if they were killed or died it would say so! Many other scriptures give an exact number count when file were killed! And it uses the terms killed/died/fell like: Num25: And those who died in the plague were twenty-four thousand & 1Cor10 Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell. Maybe they were torn apart - Still doesn’t mean they died could mean they had a arm/leg, foot, hand, eye got gouged out as a reminder for them. Still doesn’t mean they died! Maybe they we left for all of the village / tribes to see as a lesson.also!

[@margaretrutherford5548]

So disfigured and probably mocked by others throughout the rest of their lives?

[@LatterDaySigma]

No they were definitely killed! Mauled= ripped to pieces!

[@rickymathern5162]

This sound still and humble preaching is true deliverance of the Bible. Not to simply motivate people by being out of character, and that on the altar. God bless you brother

[@Resttless]

This is why we have to be right with God every day of our lives because tomorrow is promise for no one

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

Tomorrow isn't promised but heaven is for those who believe. No amount of pretending you have overcome the law and are without sin will save you. Only one thing saves and that is Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith and grace alone

[@GabrielofAdonai]

​​@@thethiefonthecross9092This terrified me. I mocked God himself as a catholic boy...8 years old I suffered 20yrs of being ridiculed. I'm grateful God did not drop me dead. If he would send 2 bears to maul mockers at 20yrs old.... Mocking HIM!!! I AM IN FEAR OF THE ALMIGHTY.

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

@@GabrielofAdonai the Catholic faith has a lot of flaws in it and some scary huge red flags just watch out brother.. the Bible says to come out of her my people. mystery Babylon known for her Scarlet colors and being the mother church only one fits the false prophets shoes the Bible tells you not to pray to nobody but your heavenly father and to call no other father but the Catholics pray to Saints for mediators when Jesus Christ is the only mediator and they bow down to the pope calling him father and this ain't even the tip of the iceberg I could literally go on all day about these red flags. Don't forget what they did in the Inquisition they burned Bibles and killed Christians just like me God sees things as a whole not just what they are today and there's a lot of red flags even today not just in the past. I know it's off topic sorry I just had to say something. There's going to be a false Church the Bible says and it will be judged at the end the church is a representation of a faith-based religion in Christ so there will be a false believing church so beware. Only one fits the shoes with their purgatory and works for salvation doctrines all by design to keep you in Chains never feeling free living a life walking on eggshells never experience his unconditional love. if a Believer knew he was loved unconditionally saved marked no matter what the encouragement and happiness alone would give that person a better walk and fight and it's all buy design by The Great Deceiver he will give people half truth and half lies just to be thrown off

[@rafaelgomez7618]

Thank you for this episode. I learn something new. God bless you for your teaching.

[@Happy23913]

Do it again ABBA Father in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

[@matimus100]

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[@clydebermingham121]

“Respect the Face of the Old Man.” Respect our elders Legally speaking … Elder Abuse is a Felony Menacing …. Is an offense Mental Abuse …. Mantas Anguish affects the bodily health of the elderly

[@gardenjoy5223]

In itself it is a good thing to respect others and elders too. But oh boy, some elders are just hardened sinners and utter fools. No need to pay the least of respect, to those who serve satan so gladly.

[@tumbleweed116]

I always thought it wasn’t God but Elishahs anointing killed them. Words are powerful. He called a curse upon them.

[@harlandmortensen8692]

True but remember God is in control of everything.

[@mariannelopez6738]

1 Samuel 3:19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

The account shows that Elisha cursed them _with God's authority_ , so God was the one who sent them. Elisha's words had no power by themselves.

[@mariannelopez6738]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. God let none of Samuel's words fall to the ground.

[@Val.Kyrie.]

Then why didn’t Jesus do this?

[@sylviaponce1864]

WOW!! WHAT A STORY A TRUE STORY 👍 👏

[@evaleon1948]

Thank you my Lord my love my light my my life..I’m sooo grateful .. This has amazed me and given me more knowledge of your word..❤

[@glennbrooks3449]

If you don’t understand the prophecy of Daniel and Revelation, your headed for a soon coming big deception.

[@thinktankindi2664]

I'm sure that Yah gave them offers of mercies time and time again before this judgement went down.

[@JMRabil675]

100% no, Yah is all cruelty and NO mercu. The "mercy of God" is a false doctrine, god has ZERO mercy

[@instagib783]

@@JMRabil675 Um... Romans 9:15? "For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion."

[@impulsive3139]

​@@JMRabil675do you know Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God? Not only does Yahweh have mercy, He has immense grace.

[@WatchmanNiel]

⁠@@JMRabil675Stop spewing fallacies, or God will judge YOU without mercy. Jon 4:2 “…for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.”

[@GabrielofAdonai]

​@@JMRabil675I have a feeling you may have been hurt I life. God is not like man. I mean no disrespect. If he hated you, he would have sent you downstairs by now. You have a purpose.

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾 His grace and mercy be upon you and your loved ones 🕊️🥛🍯

[@matimus100]

Ok brown hands

[@herminalamb4908]

Thank you for explaining the word of God. God bless you and yours.

[@matimus100]

Is Zeus you're personal God belief that you like spreading

[@marilynkirton9738]

We as children of The Most High YAH, also have to know that Our Saviour Yahushau Hamachiach died on Calvary for our sins. So now we have to ask for mercy for anyone who rejects YAH'S WORD. So their downfall will not be on our shoulders. Per adventure ABBA YAH DESTROY THEM.

[@TheH42G]

You must regard God, and equally important, you must respect his servants!

[@debbyhayward3648]

This Interpretation is Powered With Insight and Great Wisdom Thank You . May We Always Honor GOD'S PROPHET'S and GOD'S WORD IN THE SPIRIT OF FEAR IF THE LORD❤

[@Yenchantress1isaStarr]

The only beings that do not receive the message of this script, are one’s who possess hearts likened unto those ones that were mauled. Let us not find ourselves rejected!💜

[@lukefreeman7]

This blessed me as I have always wondered about that scripture.

[@ingrids27ec39]

The Lord is slow to anger BUT if we keep rebelling, then his anger kicks on. Being "slow" does not imply "no anger". There comes a point where he does get angry. I've been studying through the Exodus event. The Lord DID carry out the consequence of the Death Penalty on 1000s of people who refused to repent. There comes a point where the creator says "No more!". He knows the mind of all people. Sobering.

[@rockinmama007]

Beautiful timing

[@BCHonea]

Come quickly Lord Jesus, please come back soon

[@matimus100]

Sending weapons to Ukraine Jesus love thy neighbour What nonsense is this

[@4pharaoh]

Twenty+ years ago my then 18 year old nephew mockingly said “Hey uncle xxxx you’re going bald...” and went on and on until his mother rebuked him. It didn’t bother me, it was/is a fact, I’m still shedding, but Two years later he didn’t have a hair on the top of his head. God wants you to teach your kids to respect ALL their elders.

[@darthsinniious1989]

Shave it all off like I did. U'll be happy being fully bald.

[@liftYAHusha]

Too many belittle/mock children of God yet are clueless of the rank in the Spirit of God they’re mocking. The higher in rank of the person in the eyes of God, the worse it is for their mockers.

[@BrentCraig7]

This was before God's grace. When God sees His own in trouble, God protects His own prophet, natural means, or otherwise. I see no discrepancy in God's care.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

God's grace was displayed in the First Testament as well. Why else do you think the Israelites were rescued from a life of slavery, protected fro the last few plagues, and elevated as God's chosen ppl, even though they clearly didn't deserve it? Grace is not just a New Covenant concept!

[@geef0813]

So I assume “before Gods grace” means before Jesus. However, God is the same Hod he has always been. The New Testament clearly has examples of this in the Book of Acts. Ananias and his wife Sapphira were New Testament believers. After selling some land, they decided to give the church part of the proceeds but tell everyone that they were donating the entire amount of the sale. The apostle Peter, however, saw through their mutually agreed ruse. After confronting each one separately regarding their lie and selfish attitudes, they are executed through the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:1 - 10). The angel of the Lord is sent to kill Herod Agrippa, a man who murdered the apostle James and tried to kill Peter, for elevating himself like a god (Acts 12:23). All these, and no doubt countless others we are not aware of, were personally executed by God for their sins! Don’t believe preachers that tell you “god is ONLY Love”…..he is still the wrathful God of the Old Testament. The New Testament may have had a different objective, it doesn’t mean God changed somehow.

[@shunshun4861]

No such thing as coincidence, Elisha called down fire not because of rejection, it was because the King had ordered him to come an sent soldiers to make him, that's when he called down fire an burned them all up

[@quinnlollis7211]

I really appreciate the depth and understanding put into this post! Creator God is opening our eyes as the church age closes!

[@jeanninecook6661]

Wow this was truly helpful to understand the cultural climate of the time. It really speaks in light of what we are seeing in American cities and the rebellion and craziness of 2023!

[@cynthiabarsa5699]

Elisha, had just gone through the ascension of Elijah, he was displaying the respect due to our God, and Bible tells us to touch not thou anointed, do no harm to my prophet. ❤

[@clydebermingham121]

When someone obeys GOD … and goes where GOD sends them …. GOD declares : “For who shall curse you , curses ME…. Who shall bless you , blesses ME”

[@VINDICATED806]

A question ,why bears and not other animals ,is there deep meaning behind this ?

[@AndersonMallonyMALLONY-EricCF]

That's what I've been trying to solve last weeks because I feel there's a symbolic connection with Daniel's Last Week (42 boys = 42 months / 1260 days / 3+1/2 years = 1st half of last 7 years, when the *Two* Witnesses will cast plagues and signs against the Beast and killing many of its followers, Rv 11). Elijah & Elisha are a prefigure of the Two Witnesses already. However I didn't find a strong biblical link between "bears" and "something from prophets/from the Lord" or smth yet. Maybe Hosea 13:8? EDIT: In Rv 11:4, the Two Witnesses *devours* their enemies by the *words from their mouth* (fire).

[@susanhamilton8288]

It could be a bear area

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

No matter how fast anyone tries to run away, an angry mother bear can run a lot faster. I'm positive that God specifically sent those bears knowing the youths' first reaction would be to run away. The implication in the fact that female bears were sent is that these youths were probably hassling their cubs before they encountered Elisha.

[@mudnducs]

Following Jesus in your heart can be lonely and painful…as Jesus said. But the supreme worth of that path is something ONLY He can display

[@JANAE-fi1ju]

Never knew this understanding but never doubted the perfection of Almighty God.

[@IminHIGHpursuitofthelivingGod]

Awesome narrative

[@reginaGoff2024]

❤it's possible that those people were mocking God for many years, and we know the lord is very patient..so it could be that the patients of God was done, and when the prophet cursed the bunch of long tome wicked men, the mercy of God was then lifted. In Roman's we read that after a long time of rejecting God, then God gave them up searing their thoughts and minds as with a hot iron.😮

[@a.scotth.9955]

Thank you for this teaching!! I had often wondered why so many children would have been gathered and alone!!! Translation of some words have been in question and Im certain this was one in that particular translation! Now it makes sense!

[@BobBob-777Zee]

He spoke Words are Very powerful Be On the Lord's Side 🤯🤔😇😇 He will keep You safe

[@libbylib1819]

Beautifully rendered and explained - as always. Thank you ❤ Could you please do a video on Jephtah and his daughter (Judges 11)? Many thanks 🙏

[@lainewireman9969]

He just dropped a video about this a few hours ago. Great timing.

[@lorriegallardo8053]

Thanks for the details. I appreciate the words from the Hebrew Bible so much.

[@gorovmaguas3414]

”“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.“ ‭‭Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@Blackhawk7734]

Great job, Mr Crowe. Thank you❤

[@leandrocruz9513]

THE WORDS OF GOD ALMIGHTY POWERFUL !!!

[@onefeather2]

Well done and researched. loved it.

[@silvertrumpet5313]

I appreciate the time and effort you have put into these videos. This is only the first one I’ve seen, but I plan to watch them all and pray there is more. May you be blessed by the Most High God.

[@user-rx9pd7je4u]

When they reject the prophet sent by the Lord. They are rejecting God and there will be consequences for their actions ❤. “Touch not my anointed do my prophets no harm.”

[@ChookChookChook]

You won’t find these teachings in a church as people don’t have the ears to hear, keep up the great work! Jesus is coming! PS what is the software you use for video?

[@catharinafourie7854]

Thank you… I’ve always wondered about this scripture… shalom!

[@jashall3804]

If God is for you, who can be AGAINST YOU. Surly not snot nose youths or anyone who is against GOD the Father.

[@gtgodbear6320]

This is one of my favorite stories.

[@mitsusales1276]

Wow! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!

[@matimus100]

Sending weapons to Ukraine Jesus???

[@ericosoria4769]

Amen never mock a Prophet

[@tyronneAvila]

It's is always been true I been mock in my work place. And said to my self you mock a child of God You reap what you saw Then you know what happen next? God is God. He will never leave you, nor forsake you.

[@gardenjoy5223]

Indeed. The Bible says to not revenge ourselves, but to leave room for God to revenge us. He is righteous and He is thorough.

[@StudyBibleNow]

*God is God, there is no one else above, below, beside but only He is God.*

[@jamesdrummond8502]

I could be wrong…. But I thought when the youths, were saying,”go up! Bald head!” They were really saying, “die! Bald head, die!” Which would mean, they were curing the prophet! So….. they received what, they wanted to happen to Elijah!

[@Monty-bi6mf]

I read these verses to my Royal Rangers at every camp out . Of course, I'm bald.😊

[@Raptureready2day]

😂

[@brucehosking5]

21 blokes per bear.... those two bears were no normal bears

[@talondavid9408]

cocaine bears

[@lauraschiesl8845]

like the two witnesses dont touch the Lords anointed. also Peter had that protection. now its multiplied protection for the two wits so sad to see it

[@user-mh9rs9ti5h]

Such evil, JEREMIAH 7 reminds us that a RIGHTEOUS DEMOCRATIC BELIEVER IS A TRUE OXYMORON. Not just them, but those IDOLATORS AND THE OPPRESSORS alike.

[@TheMidasMD]

It was not about rejecting God's message - there is ample evidence in the Bible to show God does not destroy people because of rejection. Much rather, God usually responds to actions. The tragedy was because they transgressed God's laws and rejected traditional values and rules. Your heart belongs to you, but the land belongs to the Lord. Respect was an important aspect of the laws handed down to Israel from God. Mocking Elisha was an act of disrespect for God and elderly - it is obvious that this has been the frequent practice for these group, which is what got them mauled. The spirit searches and knows all things, which may not be obvious to the casual observer.

[@gardenjoy5223]

There's also ample evidence in the Bible, that God does destroy people, because of their rebellion. Read Numbers 16, 1 Kings 18 and Acts 5. The more majestically the Holy Spirit shows Himself in this world, the more dangerous it becomes for people to stand up against Him!

[@TheMidasMD]

@@gardenjoy5223 , I believe you misunderstood or misread my statement. There is a massive difference between rejection and rebellion. I spoke about rejection, not rebellion. Those who have not come into the grace do not know better. Rebellion can only come from those who are already under grace. They know better and have seen the glory of God.

[@likeasparrowinthewildernes8333]

i reason that the boys being killed by bears is a very minor punishment compared to damned souls that are suffering eternal fire, and what would be more blessed that the souls of those boys are spared, but Ultimately the will of the Most High be done

[@likeasparrowinthewildernes8333]

I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, O Lord, show this also to thy servant: whether after death, as soon as every one of us yields up his soul, we shall be kept in rest until those times come when thou wilt renew the creation, or whether we shall be tormented at once?" 76 He answered me and said, "I will show you that also, but do not be associated with those who have shown scorn, nor number yourself among those who are tormented. 77 For you have a treasure of works laid up with the Most High; but it will not be shown to you until the last times. 78 Now, concerning death, the teaching is: When the decisive decree has gone forth from the Most High that a man shall die, as the spirit leaves the body to return again to him who gave it, first of all it adores the glory of the Most High. 79 And if it is one of those who have shown scorn and have not kept the way of the Most High, and who have despised his law, and who have hated those who fear the Most High -- 80 such spirits shall not enter into habitations, but shall immediately wander about in torments, ever grieving and sad, in seven ways. 81 The first way, because they have scorned the law of the Most High. 82 The second way, because they cannot now make a good repentance that they may live. 83 The third way, they shall see the reward laid up for those who have trusted the covenants of the Most High. 84 The fourth way, they shall consider the torment laid up for themselves in the last days. 85 The fifth way, they shall see how the habitations of the others are guarded by angels in profound quiet. 86 The sixth way, they shall see how some of them will pass over into torments. 87 The seventh way, which is worse than all the ways that have been mentioned, because they shall utterly waste away in confusion and be consumed with shame, and shall wither with fear at seeing the glory of the Most High before whom they sinned while they were alive, and before whom they are to be judged in the last times. 88 "Now this is the order of those who have kept the ways of the Most High, when they shall be separated from their mortal body. 89 During the time that they lived in it, they laboriously served the Most High, and withstood danger every hour, that they might keep the law of the Lawgiver perfectly. 90 Therefore this is the teaching concerning them: 91 First of all, they shall see with great joy the glory of him who receives them, for they shall have rest in seven orders. 92 The first order, because they have striven with great effort to overcome the evil thought which was formed with them, that it might not lead them astray from life into death. 93 The second order, because they see the perplexity in which the souls of the unrighteous wander, and the punishment that awaits them. 94 The third order, they see the witness which he who formed them bears concerning them, that while they were alive they kept the law which was given them in trust. 95 The fourth order, they understand the rest which they now enjoy, being gathered into their chambers and guarded by angels in profound quiet, and the glory which awaits them in the last days. 96 The fifth order, they rejoice that they have now escaped what is corruptible, and shall inherit what is to come; and besides they see the straits and toil from which they have been delivered, and the spacious liberty which they are to receive and enjoy in immortality. 97 The sixth order, when it is shown to them how their face is to shine like the sun, and how they are to be made like the light of the stars, being incorruptible from then on. 98 The seventh order, which is greater than all that have been mentioned, because they shall rejoice with boldness, and shall be confident without confusion, and shall be glad without fear, for they hasten to behold the face of him whom they served in life and from whom they are to receive their reward when glorified. 99 This is the order of the souls of the righteous, as henceforth is announced; and the aforesaid are the ways of torment which those who would not give heed shall suffer hereafter." 100 I answered and said, "Will time therefore be given to the souls, after they have been separated from the bodies, to see what you have described to me?" 101 He said to me, "They shall have freedom for seven days, so that during these seven days they may see the things of which you have been told, and afterwards they shall be gathered in their habitations." 102 I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, show further to me, thy servant, whether on the day of judgment the righteous will be able to intercede for the unrighteous or to entreat the Most High for them, 103 fathers for sons or sons for parents, brothers for brothers, relatives for their kinsmen, or friends for those who are most dear." 104 He answered me and said, "Since you have found favor in my sight, I will show you this also. The day of judgment is decisive and displays to all the seal of truth. Just as now a father does not send his son, or a son his father, or a master his servant, or a friend his dearest friend, to be ill or sleep or eat or be healed in his stead, 105 so no one shall ever pray for another on that day, neither shall any one lay a burden on another; for then every one shall bear his own righteousness and unrighteousness." 2 Esdras 2:31 ,,,''''''

[@margyrowland]

Wonderful to hear that there was an environment that supported bears in the Holy Land in the old days 💟✝️💟

[@bamafanforlife7837]

I don't agree that the 42 children were over the age of ten. Infact,I think they were just as the Bible says (children). Why? Because the message that God may have wanted to send by letting two female bears rip those children to pieces, could of been away of telling the parents that they should do a better job of bringing their children up following God's commandments. Because children always reflect what they've been thought.

[@user-mh9rs9ti5h]

REASON WHY CHRIST DIDN'T START TO PREACH UNTIL AFTER THE AGE OF 30. PASSING THROUGH ADELISENCE, YOUTHFULNESS.

[@fernandofierro7958]

Thank you ❤FATHER❤ for today.. Please be at work with me..❤

[@btanirose581]

That is what I took from this passage, It is so important for God's men that have serious missions from God, because the importance of the message they have to send, that they be respected so their life saving messages will be heeded. It is possible they had other thoughts as well, to beat him up or rob him.

[@LeahChipeta-ow4ns]

Never play with the annointed.Good lesson to those who take God's power for granted

[@rajaknowles2287]

They were the rebelous seed of evil doers most likely.

[@ashleyterry2715]

I never heard of this thank the Lord wooow

[@isaacray8530]

Excellent word on God’s passion for his glory. Well done tying on cultural references that we miss in this era. Especially the number referenced and its significance to the consequences.

[@iBMcFly]

It’s interesting that nobody ever brings up the fact that this huge mob was a dangerous mock mob. Also, as was stated, biblically, there are children, young men, and fathers, the father phase doesn’t start until forty, so this mob was between 13-40. Since children level up in Judaism at 13, I’ll take that as the child phase. These weren’t 8 year olds teasing Elisha innocently. Scary that each bear took out twenty one of them each. Also, the mock “go up” was a mock against God bringing up Elijah to heaven.

[@broyaradmykaal4557]

Wrong. Plain and simple. The Scriptures clearly teach us that those young men were "Cursed" by the Prophet and then 2 bears mauled and killed them. Open and shut case. With this video you are allowing the Russel Crowe (Gladiator) voice-over to speak out of both sides of your face. You cannot say "love your enemies," when Israel destroyed all of it's enemies while conquering Canaan. Some nations were killed off because of their bloodline, lineage, seed line. I like and appreciate your channel, but this one is INCORRECT.

[@ApostleBerlin-lk5xp]

You are wrong.Those nations were idol worshippers.

[@alfredtameifuna8928]

I agree... they cursed the Man of God, and that was the result... plain and simple. Elisha received Elijah's power. Elisha asked Elijah for a double portion of his spirit to be upon him,,,, and it was given because he witnessed Elijah taken up by a whirlwind to Heaven. If Elisha's skeleton in the tomb brought a dead man back to life? that should speak volumes. They mocked the true Man of God (with double portion of Elijah's spirit) on the entire Planet and that was the result. You play with fire? You will get burnt,

[@Godisgreat-777]

Arguing and disagreeing is exactly what the devil wants from everyone. Truly, Who cares who is right and who is wrong. We must keep tunnel vision on Christ. He will reveal Himself in His true form, in His perfect way and at His perfect time. Love overcomes all evil. We are to love one another. Matthew 7:1 basically says whatever scale we use to judge others, is the scale Father God will use to judge us. We must stay in our own lanes. We must also be sure to have the speck out of our own eye, before worrying about another’s. I am a sinner in desperate need of of my savior Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏🏼

[@jasoneverley8164]

Yep when they came to the land the Lord said spare none! Cain's bloodline. They didn't play back then, do or die!

[@user-fu4wy5il5v]

​@ApostleBerlin-lk5xp Is not a good excuse . Well, are Christians allowed to kill the modern idolatry people? where's the word "love your enemies?"

[@gbengaorukotan7350]

Yahweh i worship you

[@CodyCole80]

💯 Amen!

[@a.scotth.9955]

Such a wonderful indepth teaching!!! Treasures here!

[@RickSteven-7777]

They did not respect there elders They cursed him with cuss words Just Like they Do Now ---- How sad

[@traviskeller7706]

At 48 seconds in how come To the left of the raging bear, is there a man with sunglasses on? And if you look Over on The Other Side of the Bear, what looks to be a person has the FACE of a wookie?this AI art? I am disturbed

[@saitoren4061]

Probably due to AI image generator going awry with anachronism.

[@traviskeller7706]

@saitoren4061 I'm telling you AI doesn't have good intentions. It refuses to recognize Jesus the anointed one (that's what Christ means). It twists and never passes an opportunity to blaspheme ✝️. Very akin to Satan's twisting of The Word of GOD. It is disturbing 😳

[@saitoren4061]

@@traviskeller7706 I can say AI usually reflects the morals of its maker.

[@traviskeller7706]

@saitoren4061 I would be curious as to what makes you think that because I have been involved with chat gpt since shortly after the release of chat gpt2 so a technical explanation is fine so no need to translate it to common speak. I am referring to the precompiled versions packaged for release by the way. There is nothing in its code I am aware of that would relay answers to requests in a fashion to pander to a religion or set of beliefs . Chat gpt was telling jokes about Jesus on the cross but not a word out of line about Muslims or even atheists. I can assure you it's ability to inferr information about a person conversation like your last reply to my comment. Just to be clear I am not a expert nor have I been contributing to the chatgpt engine. I do not speak with authority

[@saitoren4061]

@@traviskeller7706 What I mean is, chat gpt has morals as good (or evil) as the one who makes it. It does not have the ability to be more moral than its programmer.