2 Kings 6:1–7
The Floating Axe Head coloring page
Free printable coloring page of Elisha helping an axe head float in the river. Easy, simple and detailed versions for ages 2-12.
Who’s colouring? Pick a version:
Add a Bible verse (optional)
0 of 350 characters
Your verse goes on the PDFs. PNG images and story packs stay picture-only.
Free for home, church, homeschool and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need. Terms of use
For parents and teachers
Go further with this story
These are affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra and helps keep every sheet free. Learn more.
- Miracles of Jesus for childrenHealings, storms and loaves and fishes, in one picture book.See options on Amazon (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)
- Children's gift BibleA keepsake Bible to give at Christmas, baptism or a birthday.See options on Amazon (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)
- Laminator and pouchesMakes wipe-clean sheets and memory verse cards that last.See options on Amazon (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)
Need help choosing? Christian Christmas gifts for children →
Memory verse
“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.”
Read the story together
A short version of the story to read aloud before colouring, with questions to ask afterwards.
A group of prophets were building a larger place to live. As one man cut a tree near the Jordan River, the iron axe head came loose and fell into the water. He was distressed because the axe had been borrowed. He showed Elisha where it had fallen. Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the river. The iron axe head floated to the surface, and the man reached out and picked it up. The prophets had been working together, and Elisha helped the man recover the borrowed tool. The scene shows the river, a fallen axe head and a small stick floating beside it.
Questions to ask
- What fell into the water?
- Where did the axe head float?
- Why was the man worried when the axe head fell into the river?
