That Strange Story of the Axe Head Floating in Bible

Have you ever come across that weird passage about an axe head floating in bible stories and wondered what on earth it was actually about? Honestly, if you're just skimming through the Old Testament, specifically the book of 2 Kings, you might stop and do a double-take. Most of the miracles we hear about are massive—parting the Red Sea, fire coming down from heaven, or people being raised from the dead. But then you have this one: a story about a guy who drops a tool in the water and a prophet who makes it pop back up to the surface. It's localized, it's low-stakes in the grand scheme of things, and yet it's one of the most relatable moments in the whole text. ...

May 5, 2026 · 7 min · Jana Parker