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2 Kings 6:2

2 Kings 6:1 kjv — And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

King James Version

"And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us."

— 2 Kings 6:1, King James Version

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2 Kings 6 — Context

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And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

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Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye.

3

And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.

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So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood.

2 Kings 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:1 say?
2 Kings 6:1 in the King James Version reads: “And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.”
Where is 2 Kings 6:1 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 6:1.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:1 in?
2 Kings 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 6:1?
2 Kings 6:1 reads (KJV): “And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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