This is the only occasion where we find Elisha acting as a minister of vengeance. Perhaps it was necessary to show at the outset of his prophetic c…

Elisha, as prophet, heals the waters of Jericho and curses the scorners of Bethel.

And he turned back, and looked on them
With a stern countenance, thereby reproving them, and in order to intimidate …

Observe the miracle of healing the waters. Prophets should make every place to which they come better for its inhabitants, endeavoring to sweeten b…