The chapter opens with a sense of urgency as the sons of the prophets ask Elisha to allow them to build a place to dwell by the Jordan river. This is due to the fact that the place where they currently live is too small for them (2 Kings 6:1-2).
When one of the prophets loses a borrowed axe head in the water, he is distressed because it was borrowed. Elisha's miraculous recovery of the axe head brings relief (2 Kings 6:5-7).
The King of Syria's plans to capture Elisha create alarm. However, Elisha assures his servant by showing him a vision of an angelic army protecting them, thus transforming fear into confidence (2 Kings 6:15-17).
The Syrian army is struck with blindness at Elisha's prayer, leading to panic among the soldiers. Elisha then leads them to Samaria, where their sight is restored (2 Kings 6:18-20).
Instead of killing the captured Syrian soldiers, the King of Israel, at Elisha’s behest, feeds them and sends them back to their master. This act of mercy and hospitality leads to peace (2 Kings 6:21-23).
The chapter ends with a severe famine in Samaria, causing desperation among its people. Yet, there is an underlying sense of hope as the story sets the stage for God's impending intervention (2 Kings 6:24-33).