Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.
So he said, 'Pick it up.' And the man reached out his hand and took it.
This verse shows God providing a miraculous solution - the prophet tells the man to simply reach out and take back what seemed lost forever.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, Elisha served as a prophet in ancient Israel during a period of political instability and spiritual challenges under various kings. The specific story involves the sons of the prophets, who were Elisha's followers, building a new dwelling by the Jordan River when one of them accidentally dropped a borrowed iron axe head into the water. Elisha then performed a miracle by making the axe head float, allowing the man to retrieve it, demonstrating God's power in everyday situations.
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