Albert Barnes Commentary 2 Kings 6:1

"And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us." — 2 Kings 6:1 (ASV)

The writer returns here to the series of miracles Elisha performed for the benefit of the prophetical schools under his care. The connection, from this perspective, is with 2 Kings 4:44.

The place where we dwell with you—literally, "the place where we sit before you," that is, "the place where we assemble and sit to hear your teaching." Elisha visited the sons of the prophets in circuit, staying a short time at each place where a "school" was established. Perhaps he was visiting Jericho at this time (compare 2 Kings 2:5).