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2 Kings 6:5

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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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  1. 2 Kings 6:3

    And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.

  2. 2 Kings 6:4

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

  3. 2 Kings 6:6

    And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.

  4. 2 Kings 6:7

    Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.

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