2 Kings 6:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The group of prophets said to Elisha, 'Look, the place where we're living with you has become too small for us.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophets are telling Elisha that their living space has become too cramped as their group has grown.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Elisha's ministry in ancient Israel, around 850-800 BC. The 'sons of the prophets' were groups of men who studied under established prophets like Elisha, similar to students at a religious school. As Elisha's reputation grew and more people came to learn from him, their living quarters became overcrowded.

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