SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 2:19

Section 2:19-22

Elisha healed/purified the water in Jericho |

2:19a Then the men of the city said to Elisha,

Some⌋ people from the town ⌊of Jericho⌋ said to Elisha,

-or-

One day⌋ ⌊some⌋ people from Jericho ⌊came and⌋ said to Elisha,

2:19b “Please note, our lord, that the city’s location is good, as you can see.

“Sir, please ⌊listen⌋ ! This town is in a good place, as you see.

-or-

“Sir, you can see that this town is in a pleasant location/spot.

2:19c But the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.”

But the water is bad and the land cannot produce crops.”

-or-

But the water is so bad that no crops can grow.”

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