# 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](../02/16.md).

# 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