2 Kings 6:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So he went with them. And when they reached the Jordan River, they started cutting down trees.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing Elisha joining the prophets in their practical work of gathering wood by the Jordan River.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the story where a group of young prophets asked Elisha to help them build a larger meeting place because their current one was too small. The Jordan River valley had abundant trees, making it a natural place to gather wood for construction in ancient Israel.

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