2 Kings 6:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Please let us go to the Jordan River, where each of us can cut down a tree to get timber, and we can build ourselves a place to live there. And he answered, 'Go ahead.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The young prophets are asking Elisha for permission to go build a larger meeting place by the Jordan River, and he gives them approval to proceed.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during the ministry of the prophet Elisha, when the community of young prophets (called 'sons of the prophets') had outgrown their current living quarters. The Jordan River area was known for its abundant trees, making it an ideal place to gather building materials for construction projects.

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