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The men of the city

"The leaders of the city"

See now, the situation

The phrase "See now" indicates that what follows is a polite request for the hearer to pay attention. "Please listen carefully: the situation" See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:16.

the situation of this city is pleasant

This means that the city is located in a good place. Alternate translation: "this city is in a good place" or "this city is in a good location" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)

as my master can see

The men refer to Elisha here as "my master" to honor him.

fruitful

producing good crops