2 Kings 6:5

But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 6:5

BSB
As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron axe head fell into the water. "Oh, my master," he cried out, "it was borrowed!"
AKJV
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.
CPDV
Then it happened that, while someone was cutting timber, the iron of the ax fell into the water. And he cried out and said: "Alas, alas, alas, my lord! For this thing was borrowed."
ERV
But as one was felling a beam, the axe-head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, my master! for it was borrowed.
NHEB
But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water. Then he cried, and said, "Alas, my master. For it was borrowed."
SMT
And one will be felling the beam, and the iron fell into the water: and he will cry out and say, Alas, my lord! and it was borrowed.

Commentary for 2 Kings 6:5

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Overview of 2 Kings 6:5
Summary
Worker loses borrowed axe head in river.
Place
Jordan River
Event
Axe head falls in water
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Narrative