2 Kings 5:19
New International Version
“Go in peace,” Elisha said. After Naaman had traveled some distance,

New Living Translation
“Go in peace,” Elisha said. So Naaman started home again.

English Standard Version
He said to him, “Go in peace.” But when Naaman had gone from him a short distance,

Berean Standard Bible
“Go in peace,” said Elisha. But after Naaman had traveled a short distance,

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

New King James Version
Then he said to him, “Go in peace.” So he departed from him a short distance.

New American Standard Bible
He said to him, “Go in peace.” So he went some distance from him.

NASB 1995
He said to him, “Go in peace.” So he departed from him some distance.

NASB 1977
And he said to him, “Go in peace.” So he departed from him some distance.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he said to him, “Go in peace.” So he went from him some distance.

Amplified Bible
Elisha said to him, “Go in peace.” So Naaman departed and was a good distance away from him,

Christian Standard Bible
So he said to him, “Go in peace.” After Naaman had traveled a short distance from Elisha,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he said to him, “Go in peace.” After Naaman had traveled a short distance from Elisha,

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

Contemporary English Version
"Go on home, and don't worry about that," Elisha replied. Then Naaman left. After Naaman had gone only a short distance,

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Elisha told Naaman, "Go in peace." After Elisha had left him and gone some distance,

Good News Translation
"Go in peace," Elisha said. And Naaman left. He had gone only a short distance,

International Standard Version
"Go in peace," he said. So Naaman left. After Naaman had gone only a short distance,

Majority Standard Bible
?Go in peace,? said Elisha. But after Naaman had traveled a short distance,

NET Bible
Elisha said to him, "Go in peace." When he had gone a short distance,

New Heart English Bible
He said to him, "Go in peace." So he departed from him a little way.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.

World English Bible
He said to him, “Go in peace.” So he departed from him a little way.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he says to him, “Go in peace.” And he goes from him a distance of land,

Young's Literal Translation
And he saith to him, 'Go in peace.' And he goeth from him a kibrath of land,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say to him, Go for peace. And he will go from him a measure of land,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to him: Go in peace. So he departed from him in the springtime of the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to him, “Go in peace.” Then he went away from him, in the elect time of the earth.

New American Bible
Elisha said to him, “Go in peace.” Naaman had gone some distance

New Revised Standard Version
He said to him, “Go in peace.” But when Naaman had gone from him a short distance,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said to him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he said to him: “Go in peace!” And he went on from his presence about a pharsakh of distance.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he said unto him: 'Go in peace.' So he departed from him some way.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Elisaie said to Naiman, Go in peace. And he departed from him a little way.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Gehazi's Greed and Leprosy
18Yet may the LORD forgive your servant this one thing: When my master goes into the temple of Rimmon to worship there, and he leans on my arm, and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant in this matter.” 19“Go in peace,” said Elisha. But after Naaman had traveled a short distance, 20Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, while not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”…

Cross References
Luke 17:11-19
While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. / As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” ...

Matthew 8:5-13
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ...

John 4:46-54
So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. / When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. / Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” ...

Acts 10:1-48
At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. / He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly. / One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” ...

Romans 15:18-19
I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

2 Kings 4:27-37
When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” / Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me?’” / So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” ...

2 Kings 8:1-6
Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, you and your household; go and live as a foreigner wherever you can. For the LORD has decreed that a seven-year famine will come to the land.” / So the woman had proceeded to do as the man of God had instructed. And she and her household lived as foreigners for seven years in the land of the Philistines. / At the end of seven years, when the woman returned from the land of the Philistines, she went to the king to appeal for her house and her land. ...

1 Kings 17:8-24
Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: / “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” ...

2 Chronicles 20:20
Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

Isaiah 55:12
You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Mark 5:34
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”

Luke 7:1-10
When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. / There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die. / When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant. ...

John 9:7
Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

Acts 8:39
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing.

2 Kings 2:21-22
and Elisha went out to the spring, cast the salt into it, and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘I have healed this water. No longer will it cause death or unfruitfulness.’” / And the waters there have been healthy to this day, according to the word spoken by Elisha.


Treasury of Scripture

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

he said

Matthew 9:16,17
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse…

John 16:12
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

1 Corinthians 3:2
I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

Go in peace

Exodus 4:18
And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.

1 Samuel 1:17
Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

1 Samuel 25:35
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.

Genesis 35:16
And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.

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2 Kings 5
1. Naaman, by the report of a captive maid, is sent to Samaria to be cured of leprosy
8. Elisha, sending him to Jordan cures him
15. He refusing Naaman's gifts grants him some of the earth
20. Gehazi, abusing his master's name unto Naaman, is smitten with leprosy














“Go in peace,” said Elisha.
Elisha's words, "Go in peace," signify a blessing and a release from any obligation or guilt. This phrase is often used in the Bible to convey a sense of divine approval and reconciliation. In the context of Naaman, a Syrian commander who was healed of leprosy, it indicates that Elisha acknowledges Naaman's newfound faith in the God of Israel. The peace Elisha refers to is not just physical or political but spiritual, reflecting the Hebrew concept of "shalom," which encompasses wholeness and harmony with God. This blessing is reminiscent of Jesus' words in the New Testament, where He often tells individuals to go in peace after healing them (e.g., Mark 5:34).

But after Naaman had traveled a short distance,
Naaman's journey back to Syria after his healing is significant. The "short distance" suggests that he had not gone far when the events that follow begin to unfold. This detail sets the stage for the subsequent actions of Gehazi, Elisha's servant, who pursues Naaman. The geographical context here is important; Naaman is returning from the Jordan River area, where he was instructed to wash and be cleansed. This area is rich in biblical history, being the site of many significant events, including the crossing of the Israelites into the Promised Land (Joshua 3-4). Naaman's journey symbolizes a transition from his old life of idolatry to a new life acknowledging the God of Israel. The short distance also implies that Naaman's heart and mind are still fresh with the experience of his healing and conversion, making the subsequent events more poignant.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elisha
A prophet in Israel, successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and serving as a spiritual leader. In this passage, he interacts with Naaman, a foreign military commander.

2. Naaman
A commander of the army of the king of Aram (Syria), who was healed of leprosy by following Elisha's instructions to wash in the Jordan River.

3. Aram (Syria)
A neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with Israel. Naaman's healing and subsequent conversion highlight God's reach beyond Israel.

4. Jordan River
The river where Naaman was instructed to wash seven times to be cleansed of his leprosy, symbolizing obedience and faith.

5. Gehazi
Elisha's servant, who is not directly mentioned in this verse but plays a significant role in the subsequent account, where his actions contrast with Naaman's obedience.
Teaching Points
Obedience Leads to Peace
Naaman's healing and Elisha's blessing of peace underscore the importance of obedience to God's instructions. True peace comes from aligning our actions with God's will.

God's Grace Extends to All
Naaman, a foreigner, receives God's healing, illustrating that God's grace is available to all, regardless of background or nationality.

The Role of Faith in Healing
Naaman's journey from skepticism to faith demonstrates the transformative power of trusting in God's word, leading to both physical and spiritual healing.

Peace as a Sign of Reconciliation
Elisha's words, "Go in peace," signify Naaman's reconciliation with God, a peace that believers can experience through faith in Christ.

The Danger of Greed and Dishonesty
The subsequent actions of Gehazi serve as a warning against greed and deceit, contrasting with the peace and integrity exemplified by Elisha and Naaman.(19) A little way.--Heb., a kibr?h of ground (Genesis 35:16). It seems to mean "a length of ground," "a certain distance," without defining exactly how far. Had it been a parasang, as the Syriac renders, Gehazi could not have overtaken the company so easily.

Verse 19. - And he said unto him; Go in peace. Elisha declared neither that God would nor that he would net forgive Naaman his departure from the path of strict right. He was not called upon to give an answer, since Naaman had not put a question, but had only expressed a wish. His Go in peace is to be taken simply as "wishing the departing Syrian the peace of God upon the road." So Keil, rightly. So he departed from him a little way. Naaman left the presence of Elisha, quitted Samaria, and had gone a short way on his homeward journey when Gehazi overtook him. Ver. 19 is closely connected with ver. 20.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Go
לֵ֣ךְ (lêḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in peace,”
לְשָׁל֑וֹם (lə·šā·lō·wm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

said [Elisha],
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

and [Naaman] departed.
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

But after he had traveled a short distance,
אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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