The man of God asked, “Where did it fall?” He showed him the place. He cut down a stick, threw it in there, and made the iron float.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
2 Kings 6:6 in context
2 Kings 6:3–9
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One said, “Please be pleased to go with your servants.”
He answered, “I will go.”
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So he went with them. When they came to the Jordan, they cut down wood.
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But as one was cutting down a tree, the ax head fell into the water. Then he cried out and said, “Alas, my master! For it was borrowed.”
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The man of God asked, “Where did it fall?” He showed him the place. He cut down a stick, threw it in there, and made the iron float.
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He said, “Take it.” So he put out his hand and took it.
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Now the king of Syria was at war against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, “My camp will be in such and such a place.”
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The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, “Beware that you not pass this place, for the Syrians are coming down there.”
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