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
Aaron said to Moses, "Oh, my lord, please don't count this sin against us, in which we have done foolishly, and in which we have sinned.
1 Kings 18:7
As Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he 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 counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Barren

Exodus 23:26
No one will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will fulfill the number of your days.
Deuteronomy 28:2
and all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you, if you shall listen to the voice of Yahweh your God.
Hosea 9:14
Give them -- Yahweh what will you give? Give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.