2 Kings 2:19-20

And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city {is} pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water {is} naught, and the ground barren. {barren: Heb. causing to miscarry} And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought {it} to him.