Thread:AtheistDragon/@comment-22439-20151201011514/@comment-1777104-20151205011647

Gentlemen, you are under the misconception that the translators are infallible. When these young men (42 in number) confronted the prophet, they showed disrespect to God by insulting His representative. Elisha may have been impestuous but his curse on them was justified.

The word for "little" is also translated "unimportant" or insignificant. It is not the usual word for little OR for young. And the word "children" is more often translated "young men," or "servant." The phrase here refers to what we might call hoodlums, or gang bangers.

And so, unless you are willing to equate differences in translaltion to the original languages, look elsewhere for places to blaspheme the LORD. I would suggest that you read the whole Bible, and not just seek the parts which you can "use against" God.

We here at Bible Wiki will continue to pray for you to be drawn to God. The only hope any of us have is in His mercy, that He will show kindness towards us to bring us into His Kingdom.