2 Kings 5:21 · KJV

"So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁹And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.

²⁰But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

²¹So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?

²²And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

²³And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.

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Reflection Questions

What motivates you to pursue something that isn't yours?

How do you handle temptation when it arises?

When have you felt the pull of greed in your life?

Life Application

integrity

Reflect on how you can maintain integrity in situations that tempt you to act otherwise.

personal growth

Consider ways to resist the urge to pursue material gain at the expense of others.

People in This Verse

GehaziOT

Gehazi was Elisha's servant who witnessed many miracles but later fell into greed and deception.

First appearance: 2 Kings 4:12

NaamanOT

A Syrian commander who was valiant in battle but suffered from leprosy, representing the need for healing and humility.

First appearance: 2 Kings 5:1

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