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 unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech you, lay not the sin upon us, in which we have done foolishly, and in which we have sinned.
1 Kings 18:7
And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Are you my lord Elijah?
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Barren

Exodus 23:26
There shall nothing miscarry, nor be barren, in your land: the number of your days I will fulfill.
Deuteronomy 28:2
And all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you, if you shall hearken unto 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.