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2 Kings 6:5

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But as one was felling a beam, the axe-head fell into the water; and he cried, and said, Alas, my master! for it was borrowed.

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2 Kings 6:5 in other translations

But as one was cutting down a tree, the ax head fell into the water. Then he cried, and said, “Alas, my master! For it was borrowed.”

2 Kings 6:5 · World English Bible

2 Kings 6:5 in context

  1. 3And one said, Be pleased, I pray thee, to go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.
  2. 4So he went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down wood.
  3. 5But as one was felling a beam, the axe-head fell into the water; and he cried, and said, Alas, my master! for it was borrowed.
  4. 6And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he showed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither, and made the iron to swim.
  5. 7And he said, Take it up to thee. So he put out his hand, and took it.