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20And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.

2 Kings 2:20

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 19-25)

Elisha had, in this respect, a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, that he wrought more miracles than Elijah. Some reckon them in number just double. Two are recorded in these verses—a miracle of mercy to Jericho and a miracle of judgment to Bethel, Ps. 101:1. I. Here is a blessing upon the waters of Jericho, which was effectual to heal them. Jericho was built in disobedience to a command, in defia...

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