2 Kings 6:6 web — 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 th…

World English Bible

"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."

— 2 Kings 6:6, World English Bible

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2 Kings 6 — Context

3

One said, "Please be pleased to go with your servants." He answered, "I will go."

4

So he went with them. When they came to the Jordan, they cut down wood.

5

But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water. Then he cried, 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.

7

He said, "Take it." So he put out his hand and took it.

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Now the king of Syria was warring 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 such a place; for the Syrians are coming down there."

2 Kings 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:6 say?
2 Kings 6:6 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Kings 6:6 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verse 6.
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 6:6.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:6 in?
2 Kings 6:6 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 6:6?
2 Kings 6:6 reads (WEB): “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.” 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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