The Hebrew word used here and throughout this passage can describe various skin diseases. 26 One day as the king of Israel was walking along the wall of the city, a woman called to him, “Please help me, my lord the king!”, 27 He answered, “If the Lord doesn’t help you, what can I do? Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Version. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. 2 Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. When he arrives, shut the door and keep him out. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 2 Kings 6:6 New Living Translation (NLT) 6 “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. ” And he said, “Go.” 3 Then one of them said, “Won’t you please come with your servants?” “I will,” Elisha replied. Pastoral Resources. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to the city of Samaria. Don't have an account? Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he would be on the alert there. 6 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. NLT. Try it free for 30 days. 2Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. Give them food and drink and send them home again to their master.”. 5 But as one of them was cutting a... Elisha Traps the Arameans. 4 So he went with them. Scripture Formatting. We will soon hear his master’s steps following him.”, 33 While Elisha was still saying this, the messenger arrived. “Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in the privacy of your bedroom!”, 13 “Go and find out where he is,” the king commanded, “so I can send troops to seize him.”. But now a creditor has come, threatening to take my two sons as slaves.” “What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 2 Kings 22. 7 “Grab it,” Elisha said. And the report came back: “Elisha is at Dothan.” 14 So one night the king of Aram sent a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city. Verse. Should I kill them?”, 22 “Of course not!” Elisha replied. Then the ax head floated to the surface. 2 Kings 22 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. Tools. 2 Kings 18:11 6 “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. 6. Historical Writings . Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. Elisha Helps a Poor Widow - One day the widow of a member of the group of prophets came to Elisha and cried out, “My husband who served you is dead, and you know how he feared the LORD. Paragraph. “Do we kill prisoners of war? When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. 6 “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. And the report came back: “Elisha is at Dothan.” 14 So one night the king of Aram sent a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city. 2 Kings 6. And the report came back: “Elisha is at Dothan.”, She replied, “This woman said to me: ‘Come on, let’s eat your son today, then we will eat my son tomorrow.’, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal, NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible, Softcover, NLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Hardcover. 2 Let us go to the Jordan, where each of us can get a pole; and let us build a place there for us to meet. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . He called his officers together and demanded, “Which of you is the traitor? 2 Kings 6. 2Ki 6:1. Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. And as the king walked along the wall, the people could see that he was wearing burlap under his robe next to his skin. 11 The king of Aram became very upset over this. He followed the example of Jeroboam son of Nebat, continuing the sins that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit. 16 “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. 20 As soon as they had entered Samaria, Elisha prayed, “O Lord, now open their eyes and let them see.” So the Lord opened their eyes, and they discovered that they were in the middle of Samaria. The Floating Ax Head 1One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Personal Resources. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. NLT . Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. 2 Let’s … Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. “Oh, sir!” he cried. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, NLT Study Bible, Personal Size TuTone Leatherlike Brown/Blue, NLT Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible: A Refreshing Spiritual Journey with God's People--imitation leather, sienna. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. "All right," he told them, "go ahead." An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! And the report came back: “Elisha is at Dothan.”, She replied, “This woman said to me: ‘Come on, let’s eat your son today, then we will eat my son tomorrow.’. Then the ax head floated to the surface. The Floating Ax Head. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. 22 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. Then the next day I said to her, ‘Kill your son so we can eat him,’ but she has hidden her son.”. “I will,” he said. 18 As the Aramean army advanced toward him, Elisha prayed, “O Lord, please make them blind.” So the Lord struck them with blindness as Elisha had asked. 13 Jehoahaz son of Jehu began to rule over Israel in the twenty-third year of King Joash’s reign in Judah. Then the next day I said to her, ‘Kill your son so we can eat him,’ but she has hidden her son.”. There we can build a new place for us to meet." When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. 6 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 6 1 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, "As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. 25 As a result, there was a great famine in the city. 3 “Please come with us,” someone suggested. Why should I wait for the Lord any longer?”. 19 Then Elisha went out and told them, “You have come the wrong way! 21 When the king of Israel saw them, he shouted to Elisha, “My father, should I kill them? There we can build a new place for us to meet.” “All rig... Read verse in New Living Translation Cancel {{#items}} {{human}} {{/items}} ← Chapter. Red Letter. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. 30 When the king heard this, he tore his clothes in despair. the man of God asked. When he arrives, shut the door and keep him out. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. Summary of the Book of 2 Kings. 2 Kings 6:6 6 “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. 26 One day as the king of Israel was walking along the wall of the city, a woman called to him, “Please help me, my lord the king!”, 27 He answered, “If the Lord doesn’t help you, what can I do? It drove between the two men, separating them, and Elijah was carried by a whirlwind into heaven. After that, the Aramean raiders stayed away from the land of Israel. Listen to the Bible. When they arrived at the Jordan, they began cutting down trees. This summary of the book of 2 Kings provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 2 Kings. 2 Kings 2:11 As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire appeared, drawn by horses of fire. “Oh, sir!” he cried. This isn’t the right city! All rights reserved. 2 Kings 6 The Floating Ax Head 1 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Who has been informing the king of Israel of my plans?”, 12 “It’s not us, my lord the king,” one of the officers replied. 2 Kings 6 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. 2 Kings 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Elisha Helps a Poor Widow. Below is an outline for 2 Kings. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? 11 The king of Aram became very upset over this. Then the ax head floated to the surface. And the man reached out and grabbed it. Should I kill them?”, 22 “Of course not!” Elisha replied. 20 As soon as they had entered Samaria, Elisha prayed, “O Lord, now open their eyes and let them see.” So the Lord opened their eyes, and they discovered that they were in the middle of Samaria. 1 When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal. When they arrived at the Jordan, they began cutting down trees. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. Elisha Traps the Arameans 19 Then Elisha went out and told them, “You have come the wrong way! 24 Some time later, however, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army and besieged Samaria. 2 Kings 6:20 As soon as they had entered Samaria, Elisha prayed, "O LORD, now open their eyes and let them see." There we can build a new place for us to meet.”. Chapter 6. 2 Kings 6 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. When they arrived at the Jordan, they began cutting down trees. 2 Kings 22 New Living Translation (NLT) Josiah Rules in Judah. NLT. Listen to the Bible. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 2 Kings 6. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to the city of Samaria. Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. Who has been informing the king of Israel of my plans?”, 12 “It’s not us, my lord the king,” one of the officers replied. Thank you for your patient. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 2 Kings 6:1 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, "As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. “I will,” he said. 22. 2 At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives was a young girl who had been given to Naaman’s wife as a maid. 2 Kings 6:23 - NLT - StudyLıght.org. 6 1 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, "As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Josiah Rules in Judah. He would heal him of his leprosy.” 7:6 Possibly and the people of Muzur, a district near Cilicia. Font Size. But before the messenger arrived, Elisha said to the elders, “A murderer has sent a man to cut off my head. The siege lasted so long that a donkey’s head sold for eighty pieces of silver, and a cup of dove’s dung sold for five pieces[a] of silver. He did not turn away from doing what was right. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at … “Tell me, what do you have in the hous 1 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. 2 Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. 2 Kings 6:1-33. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. 15 When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. NLT / 2 Kings / 2 Kings 6 / 2 Kings 6:21; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. His mother was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah from Bozkath. 2 Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. 30 When the king heard this, he tore his clothes in despair. 2 Kings 6:8 When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, "We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place." It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! 2 But he did what was evil in the Lord ’s sight. 32 Elisha was sitting in his house with the elders of Israel when the king sent a messenger to summon him. There we can build a new place for us to meet.” 4 So he went with them. 8 When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, “We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place.”. 2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you!” So they went down together to Bethel. There we can build a new place for us to meet.”. Bible Study Tools. NLT . Verse. 32 Elisha was sitting in his house with the elders of Israel when the king sent a messenger to summon him. 1 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. He reigned in Samaria seventeen years. 2 Kings 15:29 During Pekah's reign, King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria attacked Israel again, and he captured the towns of Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, and Hazor. When they arrived at the Jordan, they began cutting down trees. Language Tools. 8 When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, “We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place.”. Outline. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 7 “Grab it,” Elisha said. We will soon hear his master’s steps following him.”, 33 While Elisha was still saying this, the messenger arrived. 16 “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. 2 Kings 13 New Living Translation (NLT) Jehoahaz Rules in Israel. Cancel. Bible Language English. 2 Kings 8. Notice: Formatting issue in the NIV '84 edition has been resolved. 9 But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, “Do not go near that place, for the Arameans are planning to mobilize their troops there.” 10 So the king of Israel would send word to the place indicated by the man of God. There we can build a new place for us to meet.” “All rig... Read verse in New Living Translation “All right,” he told them, “go ahead.”. Then the ax head floated to the surface. 23 So the king made a great feast for them and then sent them home to their master. 2 Kings 6 New Living Translation (NLT) The Floating Ax Head. 2 Let's go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. 7:1b Hebrew 2 seahs [14.6 liters] of barley grain will cost 1 shekel [0.4 ounces or 11 grams]; also in 7:16, 18. He called his officers together and demanded, “Which of you is the traitor? 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. And the king[b] said, “All this misery is from the Lord! One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. What are the benefits of creating an account? The siege lasted so long that a donkey’s head sold for eighty pieces of silver, and a cup of dove’s dung sold for five pieces[a] of silver. There we can build a new place for us to meet.”. And the man reached out and grabbed it. There we can build a new place for us to meet.” Site Resources. 6 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Search Tools. 4 One day the widow of a member of the group of prophets came to Elisha and cried out, “My husband who served you is dead, and you know how he feared the Lord.But now a creditor has come, threatening to take my two sons as slaves.” 2 “What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. 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When they arrived at the Jordan, they began cutting down trees. 2Ki 22:1. 18 As the Aramean army advanced toward him, Elisha prayed, “O Lord, please make them blind.” So the Lord struck them with blindness as Elisha had asked. “It was a borrowed ax!”. 2 Kings 6:17-20 New Living Translation (NLT) 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. “Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in the privacy of your bedroom!”, 13 “Go and find out where he is,” the king commanded, “so I can send troops to seize him.”. Click to Sign Up Now! 31 “May God strike me and even kill me if I don’t separate Elisha’s head from his shoulders this very day,” the king vowed. 25 As a result, there was a great famine in the city. 31 “May God strike me and even kill me if I don’t separate Elisha’s head from his shoulders this very day,” the king vowed. This isn’t the right city! 2 Let's go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. 5 But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. New Living Translation (NLT). 5 But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he would be on the alert there. Paragraph. 2 Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. The Floating Ax Head. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! Red Letter. "I will," he said. And the man reached out and grabbed it. Bible Language English. 1 The company of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look, the place where we meet with you is too small for us. 7 “Grab it,” Elisha said. Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. But before the messenger arrived, Elisha said to the elders, “A murderer has sent a man to cut off my head. 15 When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. 2 Kings 6 The Axe Head Recovered. There we can build a new place for us to meet." 6 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. He also conquered the regions of Gilead, Galilee, and all of Naphtali, and he took the people to Assyria as captives. And as the king walked along the wall, the people could see that he was wearing burlap under his robe next to his skin. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. 24 Some time later, however, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army and besieged Samaria. 2 Kings 6. 7:3 Or with a contagious skin disease. “It was a borrowed ax!”. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. And the king[b] said, “All this misery is from the Lord! Then the ax head floated to the surface. After that, the Aramean raiders stayed away from the land of Israel. There we can build a new place for us to meet.” “All right,” he told them, “go ahead.” 3 “Please come with us,” someone suggested. I have neither food from the threshing floor nor wine from the press to give you.” 28 But then the king asked, “What is the matter?”, She replied, “This woman said to me: ‘Come on, let’s eat your son today, then we will eat my son tomorrow.’ 29 So we cooked my son and ate him. 2 Kings 6. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. 2 Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. 2 One day Israel’s new king, Ahaziah, fell through the latticework of an upper room at his palace in Samaria and was seriously injured. 6 “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. All rights reserved. 2 Kings 6:6 "Where did it fall?" I have neither food from the threshing floor nor wine from the press to give you.” 28 But then the king asked, “What is the matter?”, She replied, “This woman said to me: ‘Come on, let’s eat your son today, then we will eat my son tomorrow.’ 29 So we cooked my son and ate him. 21 When the king of Israel saw them, he shouted to Elisha, “My father, should I kill them? Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. 23 So the king made a great feast for them and then sent them home to their master. An Axhead Floats. NIV 1 The company of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look, the place where we meet with you is too small for us. 3 One day the girl said to her mistress, “I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 2 Kings 6-8 New Living Translation << 2 Kings 5 | 2 Kings 6-8 | 2 Kings 9 >> The Axe Head Made to Float. 2 Kings 6 New Living Translation << 2 Kings 5 | 2 Kings 6 | 2 Kings 7 >> The Axe Head Made to Float. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Josiah Rules in Judah (2Ch 34:1, 2 ) Tools. 2 Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. 2 Kings 6-10 New Living Translation (NLT) The Floating Ax Head. 9 But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, “Do not go near that place, for the Arameans are planning to mobilize their troops there.” 10 So the king of Israel would send word to the place indicated by the man of God. Learn more. 2 Kings 6 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. So he sent messengers to the temple of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, to ask whether he would recover. For an outline of both 1 and 2 Kings see Introduction to 1 Kings: Outline. Try it free for 30 days. Version. 3 …