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Punishment of the children who mocked Elisha
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Punishment of the children who mocked Elisha

anonymous · 1630 - 1652 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Elisha is insulted by children on the way to Bethel because of his bald head and he curses them. Two bears then devour the children. According to the Bible text in 2 Kings 2:23-24.

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Credit lineBestraffing van de kinderen die Elisa bespotten. 1630 - 1652. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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