The curious incident of the boys and the bears: 2 Kings 2 and the prophetic authority of Elisha

A view of 2 Kings 2 that is commonly encountered regards the cursing of the children of Bethel as a meaningless act that is beneath the dignity of the prophet. This paper argues that the curse uttered by Elisha in 2 Kings 2:24 is a covenant curse based on Leviticus 26:22 and is intended to warn Isra...

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Autore principale: Irwin, Brian Payl 1961- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: [2016]
In: Tyndale bulletin
Anno: 2016, Volume: 67, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 23-35
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Bibel. Könige 2. 2,19-25 / Bibel. Levitikus 6,22 / Profeta / Autorità
Notazioni IxTheo:HB Antico Testamento
Altre parole chiave:B Bears Religious aspects
B Covenants Biblical teaching
B Bible. Kings II 1-8
B Elisha, (Biblical prophet)
B Peer reviewed
B Blessing and cursing in the Bible
B Bible. Kings II Criticism, Literary
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Riepilogo:A view of 2 Kings 2 that is commonly encountered regards the cursing of the children of Bethel as a meaningless act that is beneath the dignity of the prophet. This paper argues that the curse uttered by Elisha in 2 Kings 2:24 is a covenant curse based on Leviticus 26:22 and is intended to warn Israel of what lies in store if it disregards the prophetic word. In this it complements the story of the healing of the waters of Jericho (2 Kings 2:19-22) which establishes the corollary principle. The events of 2 Kings 3–8 then illustrate this principle in a variety of contexts both nationally and internationally.
ISSN:0082-7118
Comprende:Enthalten in: Tyndale bulletin