2 Kings 5:24 · KJV

"And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

²⁴And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.

²⁵But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

²⁶And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle the gifts or blessings you receive?

What does it mean for you to be trustworthy with what is given to you?

When have you had to let go of something that was not yours?

Life Application

trust

Be mindful of how you manage resources entrusted to you.

integrity

Consider the importance of honesty in your dealings with 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

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