2 Kings 2:21

The spring of the waters. — Now called Aines Sultân (“the Sultan’s Fountain”), a fine spring of sweet water, which irrigates the neighbouring plain.

Thus saith the Lord. — Not the prophet’s own power, nor the natural virtues of the salt, but the Divine creative will was effectual to the healing of the spring.

There shall not be. — Many MSS., and all the versions, save LXX., read “and there shall not be,” or, “arise.”

Death. — Caused by the unwholesome water, either to the people, or to their unborn offspring.

Or barren land. — The same word as in 2 Kings 2:19. Literally, and making (or, multiplying) abortion, which is apparently used as a substantive here (i.e., cause of abortion).

Unto this day. — The time when the narrative was first committed to writing.