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2 Kings 2:18-20
International Standard Version
2 Kings 2:18-20
International Standard Version
18 By the time they returned, Elisha[a] was living in Jericho. Then Elisha asked them, “Didn’t I tell you not to go?”
Elisha Cures the Waters of Jericho
19 The men who lived in the city addressed Elisha. “Look now,” they said, “our[b] city’s location is good, as you[c] have been observing, but the water springs[d] here are bad and the land isn’t sustaining crops.”
20 Elisha ordered them, “Bring me a new bowl and put some salt in it.” So they brought him what he had requested.[e]
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- 2 Kings 2:18 Lit. he
- 2 Kings 2:19 Lit. The
- 2 Kings 2:19 Lit. as my Lord
- 2 Kings 2:19 Lit. the waters
- 2 Kings 2:20 The Heb. lacks what he had requested
2 Kings 2:18-20
New International Version
2 Kings 2:18-20
New International Version
18 When they returned to Elisha, who was staying in Jericho, he said to them, “Didn’t I tell you not to go?”
Healing of the Water
19 The people of the city said to Elisha, “Look, our lord, this town is well situated, as you can see, but the water is bad and the land is unproductive.”
20 “Bring me a new bowl,” he said, “and put salt in it.” So they brought it to him.
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