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2 Kings 2:18-20
New English Translation
2 Kings 2:18-20
New English Translation
18 When they came back, Elisha[a] was staying in Jericho. He said to them, “Didn’t I tell you, ‘Don’t go’?”
Elisha Demonstrates His Authority
19 The men of the city said to Elisha, “Look, the city has a good location, as our[b] master can see. But the water is bad and the land doesn’t produce crops.”[c] 20 Elisha[d] said, “Get me a new jar and put some salt in it.” So they got it.
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- 2 Kings 2:18 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- 2 Kings 2:19 tn Heb “my.”
- 2 Kings 2:19 tn Heb “miscarries” or “is barren.”
- 2 Kings 2:20 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
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