2 Kings 5:25 · KJV

"But 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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?

²⁷The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when confronted about your actions?

What does it mean for you to be honest with yourself and others?

When have you tried to hide something from someone important in your life?

Life Application

honesty

Practice transparency in your relationships to build trust.

accountability

Seek accountability from trusted friends to help you stay truthful.

People in This Verse

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

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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