Sinai2 Kings 6:5
World English Bible
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.”
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2 Kings 6:5 in other translations
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.
2 Kings 6:5 in context
- 3One said, “Please be pleased to go with your servants.”
He answered, “I will go.” - 4So he went with them. When they came to the Jordan, they cut down wood.
- 5But 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.”
- 6The 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.
- 7He said, “Take it.” So he put out his hand and took it.