2 Kings 2:22 net — The water has been pure to this very day, just as Elisha prophesied.

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"The water has been pure to this very day, just as Elisha prophesied."

— 2 Kings 2:22, NET Bible

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2 Kings 2 — Context

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Elisha Demonstrates His Authority The men of the city said to Elisha,“Look, the city has a good location, as our master can see. But the water is bad and the land doesn’t produce crops.”

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Elisha said,“Get me a new jar and put some salt in it.” So they got it.

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He went out to the spring and threw the salt in. Then he said,“This is what the LORD has said,‘I have purified this water. It will no longer cause death or fail to produce crops.”

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The water has been pure to this very day, just as Elisha prophesied.

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He went up from there to Bethel. As he was traveling up the road, some young boys came out of the city and made fun of him, saying,“Go on up, baldy! Go on up, baldy!”

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When he turned around and saw them, he called God’s judgment down on them. Two female bears came out of the woods and ripped forty-two of the boys to pieces.

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From there he traveled to Mount Carmel and then back to Samaria.

2 Kings 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 2:22 say?
2 Kings 2:22 in the NET Bible reads: “The water has been pure to this very day, just as Elisha prophesied.”
Where is 2 Kings 2:22 in the Bible?
2 Kings 2:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 2:22.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 2:22 in?
2 Kings 2:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 2:22?
2 Kings 2:22 reads (NET): “The water has been pure to this very day, just as Elisha prophesied.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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