2 Kings 6:7

7 Therefore said he, "Take it up to thee." And he put out his hand and took it.

2 Kings 6:7 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 6:7

Therefore said he, take it up to thee
This the prophet said to the man that had lost it:

and he put out his hand, and took it;
it being on the top of the water within his reach.

2 Kings 6:7 In-Context

5 But as one was felling a beam, the ax head fell into the water; and he cried and said, "Alas, master! For it was borrowed!"

6 And 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 the iron did swim.

7 Therefore said he, "Take it up to thee." And he put out his hand and took it.

8 Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, "In such and such a place shall be my camp."

9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, "Beware that thou pass not such a place, for thither the Syrians are coming down."