"And he went up from thence unto Beth-el; and as he was going up by the way, there came forth young lads out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou baldhead; go up, thou baldhead. And he looked behind him and saw them, and cursed them in the name of Jehovah. And there came forth two she-bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two lads of them." 2 Kings 2:23-24 ASV
<p>Illustration of Elisha, right hand raised, cursing several young boys who are mocking him and calling him "Baldhead!". The boys are pointing and laughing, but two bears are emerging from the woods, mouths open, next to them. One boy has fallen down. City walls are pictured in the background.

Elisha Curses Rude Boys and They are Mauled by Bears

"And he went up from thence unto Beth-el; and as he was going up by the way, there came forth young…

This is a male face shown with a bald head.

Male Face

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This is a male face shown with a bald head. The head is tilted slightly backwards.

Male Face

This is a male face shown with a bald head. The head is tilted slightly backwards.

This is a male face shown with a bald head. The head is tilted backwards.

Male Face

This is a male face shown with a bald head. The head is tilted backwards.

This is a male face shown with a bald head. The head is tilted forwards.

Male Face

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Bald Head

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This is a male head that is bald and turned completely the other side hiding the face.

Male Head

This is a male head that is bald and turned completely the other side hiding the face.