2 Kings 6:1

And the sonnes of the Prophets saide vnto Elisha, Beholde now, the place where wee dwell with thee, is too strait for vs:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, There is not room enough for us in the place where we are living under your care;
- Basic English Bible

And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us.
- Darby Bible

And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too narrow for us.
- Webster's Bible

The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell before you is too small for us.
- World English Bible

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;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha: 'Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Kings 6:1

6:2 Jordan - To the woods near Jordan. A beam - A piece of timber for the building. Hence it may be gathered, that although the sons of the prophets principally devoted themselves to religious exercises, yet they sometimes employed themselves about manual arts.