See in Reader
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635 B
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