2 Kings 2:21
“And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake. In the name of the Lord; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The spring of the waters - The spring intended is probably that now called Ain-es-Sultan, which is not much more than a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And cast the salt in there - He cast in the salt at the place where the waters sprang out of the earth. Jarchi well…
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
Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters The prophet by his words carries the thought away from the sign to the…
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