Holy Scripture
2 Kings 2:19
A church father on this verse
“What should we say about the merits of Elisha? His first praiseworthy deed was his wish to surpass his father in grace, expressed when he asked that more grace be given to him than he knew was found in him who possessed such grace. To be sure, he was greedy to make such a request, but worthy to receive merit. Because…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
19And the men of the city said to Elisha, Behold, the situation of the city is good, as our lord sees; but the waters are bad, and the ground barren.
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17And they pressed him until he was ashamed; and he said, Send. And they sent fifty men, and sought three days, and found him not.
18And they returned to him, for he dwelt in Jericho: and Elisha said, Did I not say to you, Go not?
— 2 Kings 2:19 —
20And Elisha said, Bring me a new pitcher, and put salt in it. And they took one, and brought it to him.
21And Elisha went out to the spring of the waters, and cast salt therein, and says, Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters; there shall not be any longer death thence or barren land.