2 Kings 6:2 net — Let’s go to the Jordan. Each of us will get a log from there and we will build a meeting place for ourselves there.” He…

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"Let’s go to the Jordan. Each of us will get a log from there and we will build a meeting place for ourselves there.” He said,“Go.”"

— 2 Kings 6:2, NET Bible

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2 Kings 6 — Context

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Elisha Makes an Ax Head Float Some of the prophets said to Elisha,“Look, the place where we meet with you is too cramped for us.

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Let’s go to the Jordan. Each of us will get a log from there and we will build a meeting place for ourselves there.” He said,“Go.”

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One of them said,“Please come along with your servants.” He replied,“All right, I’ll come.”

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So he went with them. When they arrived at the Jordan, they started cutting down trees.

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As one of them was felling a log, the ax head dropped into the water. He shouted,“Oh no, my master! It was borrowed!”

2 Kings 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:2 say?
2 Kings 6:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Let’s go to the Jordan. Each of us will get a log from there and we will build a meeting place for ourselves there.” He said,“Go.””
Where is 2 Kings 6:2 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verse 2.
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 6:2.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:2 in?
2 Kings 6:2 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 6:2?
2 Kings 6:2 reads (NET): “Let’s go to the Jordan. Each of us will get a log from there and we will build a meeting place for ourselves there.” He said,“Go.”” 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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