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thee is too strait for us. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too cramped for us. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, &#8220Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. <a href="/amp/2_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look now, the place where we live near you is too small for us. <a href="/csb/2_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Please notice that the place where we live under your supervision is too small for us. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, &#8220Please notice that the place where we live under your supervision is too small for us. <a href="/asv/2_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us. <a href="/cev/2_kings/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One day the prophets said to Elisha, "The place where we meet with you is too small. <a href="/erv/2_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The disciples of the prophets said to Elisha, "The place where we're staying is too small for us. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> One day the group of prophets that Elisha was in charge of complained to him, "The place where we live is too small! <a href="/isv/2_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> One day the Guild of Prophets told Elisha, "Notice how the place where we are living is too small for us. <a href="/msb/2_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, ?Please take note that the place where we meet with you is too small for us. <a href="/net/2_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Some of the prophets said to Elisha, "Look, the place where we meet with you is too cramped for us. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell before you is too small for us. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too narrow for us. <a href="/web/2_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a> The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we live and meet with you is too small for us. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And sons of the prophet say to Elisha, “Now behold, the place where we are dwelling before you is too narrow for us; <a href="/ylt/2_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And sons of the prophet say unto Elisha, 'Lo, we pray thee, the place where we are dwelling before thee is too strait for us; <a href="/slt/2_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the sons of the prophets will say to Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell there before thee is narrow for us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the sons of the prophets said to Eliseus: Behold the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha: “Behold, the place in which we live before you is too narrow for us. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a> The guild prophets once said to Elisha: “This place where we live with you is too cramped for us. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now the company of prophets said to Elisha, “As you see, the place where we live under your charge is too small for us.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, Behold now, this place wherein we dwell with you is too small for us. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the sons of the Prophets said to Elisha: “This place where we are dwelling before you is confined for us.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha: 'Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us. <a href="/sep/2_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the sons of the prophets said to Elisaie, Behold now, the place wherein we dwell before thee is too narrow for us. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/6-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=1810" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/6.htm">The Axhead Floats</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Now the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nə·ḇî·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">of the prophets</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/477.htm" title="477: ’ĕ·lî·šā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- God is salvation, a well-known Isr. prophet. Contracted for Eliyshuwa'. Elisha, the famous prophet.">Elisha,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">take note</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ham·mā·qō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">that the place</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">we</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">meet</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: ṣar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">is too small</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for us.</a> 2Please let us go to the Jordan, where each of us can get a log so we can build ourselves a place to live there.” “Go,” said Elisha.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a> In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ... <a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">1 Kings 4:33</a> He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. <a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a> And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. <a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">1 Samuel 10:5</a> After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/2_kings/2-3.htm">2 Kings 2:3-5</a> Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.” / And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Jericho.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho. / Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.” <a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6-9</a> I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. / He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. ... <a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm">2 Kings 4:38-44</a> When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting at his feet, he said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets.” / One of them went out to the field to gather herbs, and he found a wild vine from which he gathered as many wild gourds as his garment could hold. Then he came back and cut them up into the pot of stew, though no one knew what they were. / And they poured it out for the men to eat, but when they tasted the stew they cried out, “There is death in the pot, O man of God!” And they could not eat it. ... <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15</a> When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Luke 10:1-2</a> After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit. / And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest. <a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">1 Kings 20:35</a> Meanwhile, by the word of the LORD, one of the sons of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me, please!” But the man refused to strike him. <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1</a> Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7</a> Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">2 Kings 5:22</a> “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with you is too strait for us.the sons<a href="/2_kings/2-3.htm">2 Kings 2:3</a> And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.<a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">1 Kings 20:35</a> And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.the place<a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm">2 Kings 4:38</a> And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.<a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">1 Samuel 19:20</a> And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.too strait for us<a href="/joshua/17-14.htm">Joshua 17:14</a> And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?<a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Joshua 19:47</a> And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.<a href="/job/36-16.htm">Job 36:16</a> Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">Company</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-11.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-25.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-44.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-10.htm">Limited</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-4.htm">Narrow</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-16.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-35.htm">Room</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-10.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">Strait</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/7-17.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Company</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-2.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-25.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-3.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/psalms/78-41.htm">Limited</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-12.htm">Narrow</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-2.htm">Room</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-18.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-13.htm">Strait</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 6</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/6-1.htm">Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">He discloses the king of Syria's counsel</a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">The army which was sent to Dothan to apprehend Elisha, is blinded</a> 19. <a href="/2_kings/6-19.htm">Being brought into Samaria, they are dismissed in peace</a> 24. <a href="/2_kings/6-24.htm">The famine in Samaria causes women to eat their own children</a> 30. <a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">The king sends to slay Elisha</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha The "sons of the prophets" refers to a group of prophetic disciples or a school of prophets. These groups were common during the time of Elijah and Elisha, serving as training centers for those called to prophetic ministry. Elisha, as the successor of Elijah, was a prominent leader and mentor to these prophets. This phrase highlights the communal and educational aspect of prophetic ministry in ancient Israel, where mentorship and learning were integral. The presence of such schools indicates a structured approach to maintaining and passing on the prophetic tradition.Please take note that the place where we meet with you The phrase suggests a regular gathering place for instruction and fellowship, indicating the importance of community and shared learning in the prophetic tradition. This location, likely a simple structure or open area, served as a hub for spiritual growth and guidance under Elisha's leadership. The request to "take note" implies respect and deference to Elisha's authority, acknowledging his role as a spiritual leader. This setting reflects the communal nature of ancient Israelite society, where learning and worship were often conducted in group settings.is too small for us. The statement about the space being "too small" indicates growth in the number of prophetic disciples, suggesting a successful ministry under Elisha's guidance. This growth can be seen as a sign of God's blessing and the increasing influence of the prophetic movement during this period. The need for a larger meeting place underscores the dynamic and expanding nature of the prophetic community, as well as the practical challenges of accommodating a growing group. This situation parallels other biblical instances where physical expansion is necessary due to divine blessing, such as the growth of the early church in Acts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_the_prophets.htm">Sons of the Prophets</a> A group of prophetic disciples or students who were under the mentorship of a leading prophet, in this case, Elisha. They were part of a prophetic community that sought to learn and grow in their understanding of God's will and His word. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> A prominent prophet in Israel, successor to Elijah, known for his miracles and leadership among the prophets. He played a crucial role in guiding the sons of the prophets and the nation of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_meeting_place.htm">The Meeting Place</a> The location where the sons of the prophets gathered to learn from Elisha. It was a communal space that had become too small due to the growing number of disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/growth_in_ministry.htm">Growth in Ministry</a> The expansion of the sons of the prophets' meeting place signifies the growth of God's work. As believers, we should be prepared for growth in our ministries and be willing to adapt to new challenges. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_discipleship.htm">Community and Discipleship</a> The sons of the prophets exemplify the importance of community and learning under godly leadership. We should seek to be part of communities that encourage spiritual growth and accountability. <a href="/topical/p/practical_solutions_to_spiritual_needs.htm">Practical Solutions to Spiritual Needs</a> The request to expand the meeting place shows the need for practical solutions to accommodate spiritual growth. In our lives, we should be proactive in addressing the practical needs that arise as we pursue God's work. <a href="/topical/m/mentorship_and_leadership.htm">Mentorship and Leadership</a> Elisha's role highlights the importance of mentorship in spiritual development. We should seek mentors who can guide us in our faith journey and be willing to mentor others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 6</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_school_of_the_prophets.htm">What is the School of the Prophets?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_2_kings_4_miracles.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that any of these miracles in 2 Kings 4 took place?</a> <a href="/q/why_depict_unverified_supernatural_events.htm">Why does this chapter depict supernatural phenomena (Psalm 97:2–5) that have no corroboration in recorded natural history? </a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_elisha's_life.htm">What are the key events in Elisha's life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>VI.THE HISTORY OF ELISHA'S MIGHTY WORKS CONTINUED.(1-7) The prophet causes an iron ax-head to float ?n the Jordan.(1) And the sons of the prophets said.--The form of the verb implies connection with the preceding narrative; but as the section refers to Elisha's activity among the sons of the prophets, it was probably connected originally with <a href="/2_kings/4-44.htm" title="So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the LORD.">2Kings 4:44</a>. The compiler may have transferred it to its present position in order, as Thenius suggests, to indicate the lapse of some time between the events described here and there; and further, to separate the account of the renewed warfare between Syria and Israel (<a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm" title="Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.">2Kings 6:8</a>, seq.) from that of Elisha's good deed to Naaman the Syrian.The place where we dwell with thee.--Rather, the place where we sit before thee: scil., habitually, for instruction. The phrase occurred in <a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm" title="And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said to his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.">2Kings 4:38</a>. The common hall is meant; whether that at Gilgal or at Jericho is uncertain. Jericho was close to the Jordan (<a href="/2_kings/6-2.htm" title="Let us go, we pray you, to Jordan, and take there every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go you.">2Kings 6:2</a>), but that does not prove that it is meant here. The prophet's disciples did not live in a single building, like a community of monks. Their settlement is called "dwellings" (n?yoth) in the plural (<a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm" title="So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelled in Naioth.">1Samuel 19:18</a>); and they could be married (<a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm" title="Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets to Elisha, saying, Your servant my husband is dead; and you know that your servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take to him my two sons to be slaves.">2Kings 4:1</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - <a href="/2_kings/7-20.htm">2 Kings 7:20</a>. - FURTHER MIRACLES WROUGHT BY ELISHA. The historian relates first a (comparatively) private miracle wrought by Elisha in the vicinity of Jericho, for the benefit of one of the "sons of the prophets" (vers. 1-8). He then tells us briVerse 1. - And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee - literally, before thee - is too strait for us. The scene of this miracle is probably the vicinity of Jericho, since both Gilgal and Bethel were remote from the Jordan. The "school of the prophets" at Jericho, whereof we heard in <a href="/2_kings/2-5.htm">2 Kings 2:5, 19</a>, had increased so much, that the buildings which hitherto had accommodated it were no longer sufficient. A larger dwelling, or set of dwelling, was thought to be necessary; but the scholars would make no change without the sanction of their master. When he comes on one of his circuits, they make appeal to him. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/6-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now the sons בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the prophets הַנְּבִיאִ֖ים (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet said וַיֹּאמְר֥וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Elisha, אֱלִישָׁ֑ע (’ĕ·lî·šā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_477.htm">Strong's 477: </a> Elisha -- 'God is salvation', a well-known Israelite prophet “Please נָ֣א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' take note הִנֵּֽה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! that the place הַמָּק֗וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> A standing, a spot, a condition where אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we אֲנַ֜חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We meet יֹשְׁבִ֥ים (yō·šə·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry with you לְפָנֶ֖יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face is too small צַ֥ר (ṣar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent for us. מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/6-1.htm">2 Kings 6:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-1.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 6:1 The sons of the prophets said (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 5:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 5:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/6-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 6:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>