Kings IV 6:6

6 And the man of God said, Where did it fall? and he shewed him the place: and he broke off a stick, and threw it in there, and the iron came to the surface.

Kings IV 6:6 In-Context

4 And he went with them, and they came to Jordan, and began to cut down wood.
5 And behold, one was cutting down a beam, and the axe head fell into the water: and he cried out, Alas! master: and it was hidden.
6 And the man of God said, Where did it fall? and he shewed him the place: and he broke off a stick, and threw it in there, and the iron came to the surface.
7 And he said, Take it up to thyself. And he stretched out his hand, and took it.
8 And the king of Syria was at war with Israel: and he consulted with his servants, saying, I will encamp in such a place.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. pinched off with the nail, etc.

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