World English Bible

2 Kings 6:7

“He said, "Take it." So he put out his hand and took it.”

Verse in context — 2 Kings 6

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.

The man of God asked, "Where did it fall?" He showed him the place. He cut down a stick, threw it in there, and made the iron float.

He said, "Take it." So he put out his hand and took it.

Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place.

The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, "Beware that you not pass such a place; for the Syrians are coming down there.

The decline of both kingdoms, leading to exile in Assyria and Babylon.