2 Kings 2:19
“And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein,.... One that had never been used, that it might not be thought…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The water is naught - i. e. “bad.” And the ground barren - Translate “and the land apt to miscarry.” The stream was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The water is naught, and the ground barren - The barrenness of the ground was the effect of the badness of the water.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 2:19-25
Elisha had, in this respect, a double portion of Elijah's spirit, that he wrought more miracles than Elijah. Some reckon…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Elisha heals the noxious water at Jericho (Not in Chronicles)
19. And the men of the city These are the ordinary…
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