2 Kings 6:4 bbe — So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they got to work cutting down trees.

Bible in Basic English

"So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they got to work cutting down trees."

— 2 Kings 6:4, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 6 — Context

1

Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, There is not room enough for us in the place where we are living under your care;

2

So let us go to Jordan, and let everyone get to work cutting boards, and we will make a living-place for ourselves there. And he said to them, Go, then.

3

And one of them said, Be pleased to go with your servants. And he said, I will go.

4

So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they got to work cutting down trees.

5

But one of them, while cutting a board, let the head of his axe go into the water; and he gave a cry, and said, This is a bad business, my master, for it is another's.

6

And the man of God said, Where did it go in? and when he saw the place where it had gone into the water, cutting a stick, he put it into the water, and the iron came up to the top of the water.

7

Then he said, Take it up. So he put out his hand and took it.

2 Kings 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:4 say?
2 Kings 6:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they got to work cutting down trees.”
Where is 2 Kings 6:4 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verse 4.
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 6:4.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:4 in?
2 Kings 6:4 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 6:4?
2 Kings 6:4 reads (BBE): “So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they got to work cutting down trees.” 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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