Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

My lord seeth

Numbers 12:11
And Aaron said to Moses, "Oh, my lord, do not punish us because we have done foolishly and have sinned.
1 Kings 18:7
And as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him. And Obadiah recognized him and fell on his face and said, "Is it you, my lord Elijah?"
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

Barren

Exodus 23:26
None shall miscarry or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.
Deuteronomy 28:2
And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.
Hosea 9:14
Give them, O LORD-- what will you give? Give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.

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