Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Gehazi hurried after Naaman. When Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him. “Is everything all right?” he asked. New Living Translation So Gehazi set off after Naaman. When Naaman saw Gehazi running after him, he climbed down from his chariot and went to meet him. “Is everything all right?” Naaman asked. English Standard Version So Gehazi followed Naaman. And when Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all well?” Berean Standard Bible So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” King James Bible 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? New King James Version So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw him running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him, and said, “Is all well?” New American Standard Bible So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is everything well?” NASB 1995 So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw one running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all well?” NASB 1977 So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw one running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all well?” Legacy Standard Bible So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And Naaman saw one running after him, so he came down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all at peace?” Amplified Bible So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all well?” Christian Standard Bible So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” American Standard Version So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw one running after him, he alighted from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well? Contemporary English Version So he hurried after Naaman. When Naaman saw Gehazi running after him, he got out of his chariot to meet him. Naaman asked, "Is everything all right?" English Revised Version So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw one running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well? GOD'S WORD® Translation So Gehazi went after Naaman. When Naaman saw Gehazi running after him, he got down from his chariot to speak to him. "Is something wrong?" he asked. Good News Translation So he set off after Naaman. When Naaman saw a man running after him, he got down from his chariot to meet him, and asked, "Is something wrong?" International Standard Version So Gehazi ran after Naaman. When Naaman noticed someone running after him, he came down from his chariot, greeted him and asked, "Is everything all right?" Majority Standard Bible So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, ?Is everything all right?? NET Bible So Gehazi ran after Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from his chariot to meet him and asked, "Is everything all right?" New Heart English Bible So Gehazi followed after Naaman. When Naaman saw one running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him, and said, "Is all well?" Webster's Bible Translation 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? World English Bible So Gehazi followed after Naaman. When Naaman saw one running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him, and said, “Is all well?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Gehazi pursues after Naaman, and Naaman sees one running after him, and comes down off the chariot to meet him, and says, “Is there peace?” Young's Literal Translation And Gehazi pursueth after Naaman, and Naaman seeth one running after him, and alighteth from off the chariot to meet him, and saith, 'Is there peace?' Smith's Literal Translation And Gehazi will pursue after Naaman, and Naaman will see he ran after him, and will descend from his chariot to meet him, and he will say, Is it peace? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible21And Giezi followed after Naaman: and when he saw him running after him, he leapt down from his chariot to meet him, and said: Is all well? Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Gehazi followed after the back of Naaman. And when he had seen him running toward him, he leaped down from his chariot to meet him, and he said, “Is all well?” New American Bible So Gehazi hurried after Naaman. Seeing that someone was running after him, Naaman alighted from his chariot to wait for him. He asked, “Is everything all right?” New Revised Standard Version So Gehazi went after Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he jumped down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is everything all right?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Gehazi ran after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he alighted from his chariot to meet him and said to him, Is all well? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Gekhazi ran after Naaman, and Naaman saw that he ran after him, and came down from his chariot to meet him, and he said to him: “Do you bring peace?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw one running after him, he alighted from the chariot to meet him, and said: 'Is all well?' Brenton Septuagint Translation So Giezi followed after Naiman: and Naiman saw him running after him, and turned back from his chariot to meet him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gehazi's Greed and Leprosy…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.” 21So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” 22“Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘I have just now discovered that two young men from the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’ ”… Cross References Acts 8:18-23 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. / “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” / But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! ... Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. Exodus 20:17 You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” Joshua 7:20-21 “It is true,” Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: / When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.” 1 Samuel 15:19 So why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush upon the plunder and do evil in the sight of the LORD?” 1 Kings 21:20 When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Micah 2:1-2 Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. / They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance. Isaiah 56:11 Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain: Jeremiah 6:13 “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. Ezekiel 33:31 So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. Treasury of Scripture 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? he lighted Luke 7:6,7 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: … Acts 8:31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. Acts 10:25,26 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him… Is all well [heb] is there peace? 2 Kings 4:26 Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well. 2 Kings 9:17-22 And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, Is it peace? … Jump to Previous Alighted Alighteth Carriage Chariot Followed Gehazi Geha'zi Hurried Lighted Meet Naaman Na'aman Peace Pursued Pursueth Right Running SprangJump to Next Alighted Alighteth Carriage Chariot Followed Gehazi Geha'zi Hurried Lighted Meet Naaman Na'aman Peace Pursued Pursueth Right Running Sprang2 Kings 5 1. Naaman, by the report of a captive maid, is sent to Samaria to be cured of leprosy8. 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 So Gehazi pursued Naaman. Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, takes action driven by greed and deceit. This pursuit marks a significant departure from the integrity expected of a prophet's servant. Gehazi's actions contrast with Elisha's earlier refusal of Naaman's gifts, highlighting a moral and spiritual decline. The pursuit itself is symbolic of Gehazi's internal chase after material wealth, which ultimately leads to his downfall. This moment foreshadows the consequences of covetousness, as seen in other biblical narratives such as Achan's sin in Joshua 7. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” Persons / Places / Events 1. GehaziThe servant of Elisha, the prophet. Gehazi's actions in this chapter reveal his greed and deceit, which ultimately lead to his downfall. 2. Naaman A commander of the army of the king of Aram, who was healed of leprosy by following Elisha's instructions to wash in the Jordan River. 3. Elisha A prophet in Israel, known for his miracles and as a successor to Elijah. He refused Naaman's gifts, demonstrating the grace of God. 4. Chariot Represents Naaman's status and wealth. His willingness to get down from the chariot shows respect and urgency in addressing Gehazi. 5. Pursuit Gehazi's pursuit of Naaman signifies his intent to deceive and gain material wealth under false pretenses. Teaching Points The Dangers of GreedGehazi's pursuit of Naaman for personal gain serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of greed. Integrity in Service As a servant of Elisha, Gehazi's actions remind us of the importance of integrity and honesty, especially when serving others. Consequences of Deceit Gehazi's account illustrates that deceit can lead to severe consequences, both spiritually and physically. Respect and Humility Naaman's willingness to get down from his chariot shows respect and humility, qualities that are essential in our interactions with others. God's Grace and Provision Elisha's refusal of Naaman's gifts highlights that God's grace cannot be bought, and His provision is sufficient.(21) He lighted down from the chariot to meet him.--An Oriental mark of respect. Literally, fell from off the chariot: an expression denoting haste (Genesis 24:64). The LXX. has "he turned," which implies an ellipsis of "and descended." Is all well?--Naaman feared something might have befallen the prophet. The LXX. omits this. Verse 21. - So Gehazi followed after Naaman. A company of travelers in the East, even though it consist of the retinue of a single great man, will always contain footmen, as well as those who ride on horses or in chariots, and will not travel at a faster pace than about three miles an hour. Thus Gehazi, if he went at his best speed, could expect to overtake, and did actually overtake, the cavalcade of Naaman. He probably overtook them at a very short distance from Samaria. And when Naaman saw him running after him. Gehazi was pressed for time. He could not start at once, lest he should make it too plain that he was going m pursuit of Naaman; and he could not absent himself from the house too long, lest his master should call for him. He had, therefore, at whatever loss of dignity, to hurry himself, and actually "run after" the Syrian. Naaman, either accidentally looking back, or warned by some of his train, sees him, recognizes him, and is only too glad to respond to his wishes. He lighted down from the chariot to meet him. An act of great condescension. As Bahr notes, "Descent from a vehicle is, in the East, a sign of respect from the inferior to the superior;" and Naaman, in lighting down from his chariot, must have intended to "honor the prophet in his servant" ('Commentary on Kings,' vol. 2. p. 55). But such honor is not commonly paid, and thus the act of Naaman was abnormal. And said, Is all well? The words admit of no better translation. Seeing Gehazi's haste and anxious looks, Naaman suspects that all is not well, that something has happened since he left the prophet's house, and accordingly puts his question, אךנמו תנעס ךנךתשׂךרּ ־ הֲשָׁלום? (Vulgate).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Gehaziגֵּיחֲזִ֖י (gê·ḥă·zî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1522: Gehazi -- perhaps 'valley of vision', servant of Elisha pursued וַיִּרְדֹּ֥ף (way·yir·dōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute Naaman. נַֽעֲמָ֑ן (na·‘ă·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5283: Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general And when Naaman נַֽעֲמָן֙ (na·‘ă·mān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5283: Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general saw [him] וַיִּרְאֶ֤ה (way·yir·’eh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see running רָ֣ץ (rāṣ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7323: To run toward him, אַחֲרָ֔יו (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part he got down וַיִּפֹּ֞ל (way·yip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie from מֵעַ֧ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the chariot הַמֶּרְכָּבָ֛ה (ham·mer·kā·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4818: A chariot to meet him לִקְרָאת֖וֹ (liq·rā·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way and asked, וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Is everything all right?” הֲשָׁלֽוֹם׃ (hă·šā·lō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links 2 Kings 5:21 NIV2 Kings 5:21 NLT 2 Kings 5:21 ESV 2 Kings 5:21 NASB 2 Kings 5:21 KJV 2 Kings 5:21 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 5:21 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 5:21 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 5:21 French Bible 2 Kings 5:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 5:21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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