17. But the disciples kept urging him ⌊to send the men⌋ until he was embarrassed. So he said, “Send them.” They sent 50 men who searched for three days without finding him.
18. They returned to Elisha in Jericho, where he was waiting. He said, “Didn’t I tell you not to go?”
19. The people of the city ⌊of Jericho⌋ told Elisha, “This city’s location is as good as you will ever find. But the water is bad, and the land cannot grow crops.”
20. Elisha said, “Bring me a new jar, and put salt in it.” They brought it to him.