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
He said to Moses: Please, do not make us suffer this punishment for our foolish sin.
1 Kings 18:7
While Obadiah was on his way, he came face to face with Elijah. Seeing who it was, he went down on his face and said: Is it you, my lord Elijah?
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Barren

Exodus 23:26
No woman in your land will miscarry or be unable to have children. I will let you live a normal life span.
Deuteronomy 28:2
These are all the blessings that will come to you and stay close to you because you obey Jehovah your God:
Hosea 9:14
Give them, O Jehovah what will you give? Give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.