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2 Kings 2:21

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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.

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  1. 2 Kings 2:19

    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.

  2. 2 Kings 2:20

    And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.

  3. 2 Kings 2:22

    So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake.

  4. 2 Kings 2:23

    And he went up from thence unto Beth–el: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.

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