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Elisha and the Axe Head That Floated
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Elisha and the Axe Head That Floated

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Story summary

The prophet Elisha’s students were cutting wood by the Jordan River when the iron head of a borrowed axe fell into the deep water. The young man was very upset. Elisha threw a stick into that spot and, by a miracle, the heavy iron floated. The young man reached out and picked up the axe head.

Where it is in the Bible: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Lesson for kids

God cares even about the small problems that make us sad.

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  1. Why was the young man so worried?
  2. What did Elisha do to make the iron float?
  3. What small problem can you tell God about?

The full story: Elisha and the Axe Head That Floated

Part 1

The prophet Elisha and his students went to the Jordan River to build a new school. They were so excited as they cut down trees!

But suddenly... SPLASH! The axe head of one of the young men came loose and sank to the bottom of the deep, dark river.

"The place where we live with you is too small for us." — 2 Kings 6:1

Part 2

"Oh no!" cried the young man. "It was a borrowed axe!" Elisha asked where it had fallen. He threw a stick into the water, and miraculously, the heavy axe head began to float!

The young man reached out and grabbed the axe. God showed that He cares even about the small things that make us sad!

"The man of God cut off a stick and threw it into the water. Then he made the iron axe head float." — 2 Kings 6:6