2 Kings 2:24

The Message

Elisha turned, took one look at them, and cursed them in the name of God. Two bears charged out of the underbrush and knocked them about, ripping them limb from limb—forty-two children in all!

Cross References

1 Kings 20:36

So he told him, “Because you wouldn’t obey God’s orders, as soon as you leave me a lion will attack you.” No sooner had the man left his side than a lion met him and attacked.

2 Kings 2:25

Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and then returned to Samaria.

Proverbs 17:12

Better to meet a grizzly robbed of her cubs than a fool hellbent on folly.

Proverbs 19:29

The irreverent have to learn reverence the hard way; only a slap in the face brings fools to attention.

Proverbs 28:15

Lions roar and bears charge— and the wicked lord it over the poor.

Acts 5:5

Ananias, when he heard those words, fell down dead. That put the fear of God into everyone who heard of it. The younger men went right to work and wrapped him up, then carried him out and buried him.

Acts 5:9

Peter responded, “What’s going on here that you connived to conspire against the Spirit of the Master? The men who buried your husband are at the door, and you’re next.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than she also fell down, dead. When the young men returned they found her body. They carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

Acts 8:20

Peter said, “To hell with your money! And you along with it. Why, that’s unthinkable—trying to buy God’s gift! You’ll never be part of what God is doing by striking bargains and offering bribes. Change your ways—and now! Ask the Master to forgive you for trying to use God to make money. I can see this is an old habit with you; you reek with money-lust.”