2 Kings 2:21 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The spring of the waters - The spring intended is probably the one now called Ain es-Sultan, which is not much more than a mile from the sit…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Elisha, as prophet, heals the waters of Jericho and curses the scorners of Bethel.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And he went forth unto the spring of the waters
The fountain from whence they flowed, the head of them:

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Observe the miracle of healing the waters. Prophets should make every place to which they come better for its inhabitants, endeavoring to sweeten b…

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