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Illustration XIII: A chariot of fire parts Elijah from Elisha. Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. On Elisha's journey to Beth, yound children who mock him are torn apart by she-bears (IV Kings 2).

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Title: Illustration XIII: A chariot of fire parts Elijah from Elisha. Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. On Elisha's journey to Beth, yound children who mock him are torn apart by she-bears (IV Kings 2).
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