2 Kings 6:7 net — He said,“Lift it out.” So he reached out his hand and grabbed it.

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"He said,“Lift it out.” So he reached out his hand and grabbed it."

— 2 Kings 6:7, NET Bible

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2 Kings 6 — Context

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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!”

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The prophet asked,“Where did it drop in?” When he showed him the spot, Elisha cut off a branch, threw it in at that spot, and made the ax head float.

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He said,“Lift it out.” So he reached out his hand and grabbed it.

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Elisha Defeats an Army Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said,“Invade at such and such a place.”

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But the prophet sent this message to the king of Israel,“Make sure you don’t pass through this place because Syria is invading there.”

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So the king of Israel sent a message to the place the prophet had pointed out, warning it to be on its guard. This happened on several occasions.

2 Kings 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:7 say?
2 Kings 6:7 in the NET Bible reads: “He said,“Lift it out.” So he reached out his hand and grabbed it.”
Where is 2 Kings 6:7 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:7 in?
2 Kings 6:7 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 6:7?
2 Kings 6:7 reads (NET): “He said,“Lift it out.” So he reached out his hand and grabbed it.” 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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