Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the things from the servants and put them away in the house. He sent the men away and they left. New Living Translation But when they arrived at the citadel, Gehazi took the gifts from the servants and sent the men back. Then he went and hid the gifts inside the house. English Standard Version And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed. Berean Standard Bible When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they departed. King James Bible 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. New King James Version When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house; then he let the men go, and they departed. New American Standard Bible When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed. NASB 1995 When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed. NASB 1977 When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed. Legacy Standard Bible So he came to the hill, and he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house. Then he sent the men away, and they departed. Amplified Bible When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house [for safekeeping]; and he sent the men away, and they left. Christian Standard Bible When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from them and deposited them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from them and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left. American Standard Version And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed. Contemporary English Version When they reached the hill where Gehazi lived, he took the bags from the servants and placed them in his house, then sent the men away. After they had gone, English Revised Version And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Gehazi came to the Ophel in Samaria, he took these things and put them away in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left. Good News Translation When they reached the hill where Elisha lived, Gehazi took the two bags and carried them into the house. Then he sent Naaman's servants back. International Standard Version When he arrived at the stronghold, Gehazi took the bags from their custody and hid them away in the house. Then he sent the men away and they left. Majority Standard Bible When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they departed. NET Bible When he arrived at the hill, he took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men on their way. New Heart English Bible When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stored them in the house. Then he let the men go, and they departed. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stored them in the house. Then he let the men go, and they departed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he comes to the high place, and takes [them] out of their hand, and lays [them] up in the house, and sends the men away, and they go. Young's Literal Translation and he cometh in unto the high place, and taketh out of their hand, and layeth up in the house, and sendeth away the men, and they go. Smith's Literal Translation And he will come to the hill and; take from their hand and deposit in the house: and he will send away the men, said they will go. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he was come, and now it was the evening, he took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and sent the men away, and they departed. Catholic Public Domain Version And when now he had arrived in the evening, he took them from their hands, and he stored them in the house. And he dismissed the men, and they went away. New American Bible When he reached the hill, Gehazi received these things, appropriated them for his house, and sent the men on their way. New Revised Standard Version When he came to the citadel, he took the bags from them, and stored them inside; he dismissed the men, and they left. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they came to a secret place, he took them from their hand and put them in the house; and he sent the men away and they departed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they came to a secret place of a mountain, and he took from them, and he kept it in a house, and he sent the men and they went. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and deposited them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he came to a secret place, and took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and dismissed the men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gehazi's Greed and Leprosy…23But Naaman insisted, “Please, take two talents.” And he urged Gehazi to accept them. Then he tied up two talents of silver in two bags along with two sets of clothing and gave them to two of his servants, who carried them ahead of Gehazi. 24When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they departed. 25When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied.… Cross References Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... Joshua 7:1-26 The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. / Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. / On returning to Joshua, they reported, “There is no need to send all the people; two or three thousand men are enough to go up and attack Ai. Since the people of Ai are so few, you need not wear out all our people there.” ... 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. 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. Luke 16:10-13 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. / So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own? ... Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. 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. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Matthew 23:25-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. ... 1 Kings 21:1-16 Some time after these events, Naboth the Jezreelite owned a vineyard in Jezreel next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. / So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” / But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” ... Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. 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.” Luke 12:15 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 2 Peter 2:15-16 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. / But he was rebuked for his transgression by a donkey, otherwise without speech, that spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness. Treasury of Scripture 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. tower. Joshua 7:1,11,12,21 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel… 1 Kings 21:16 And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it. Isaiah 29:15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? Jump to Previous Bestowed Departed Deposited Gehazi Hand Hands High Hill House Layeth Servants TowerJump to Next Bestowed Departed Deposited Gehazi Hand Hands High Hill House Layeth Servants Tower2 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 When Gehazi came to the hill Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, is central to this narrative. The "hill" likely refers to a secluded place near the city, possibly a location where Gehazi could discreetly manage the gifts he had deceitfully acquired. Hills often served as places of significance in biblical narratives, symbolizing moments of decision or revelation. This setting underscores Gehazi's attempt to conceal his actions from Elisha, highlighting the theme of hidden sin. he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house Then he dismissed the men and they departed 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. Elisha A prophet in Israel and the successor of Elijah. He is known for his miracles and his role in the healing of Naaman, which is the broader context of this passage. 3. Naaman A commander of the army of the king of Aram, who was healed of leprosy by following Elisha's instructions. His healing is a testament to God's power and grace. 4. The Hill The location where Gehazi intercepted Naaman's servants to take the gifts. It symbolizes a place of decision and action, where Gehazi chose deceit over integrity. 5. The House Gehazi's destination where he hid the gifts. It represents secrecy and the attempt to conceal wrongdoing. Teaching Points The Danger of GreedGehazi's account is a cautionary tale about the destructive power of greed. It serves as a reminder to guard our hearts against the love of money and material possessions. Integrity in Service As servants of God, we are called to act with integrity and honesty. Gehazi's failure in this area led to his downfall, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in all our dealings. The Consequences of Deceit Gehazi's attempt to hide his actions from Elisha and God resulted in severe consequences. This teaches us that deceit, no matter how well hidden, will eventually be exposed and judged. God's Omniscience The account illustrates that God sees all actions, even those done in secret. We are encouraged to live transparently before God, knowing that nothing is hidden from His sight. Repentance and Forgiveness While Gehazi's account ends with judgment, it serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance. God is gracious and forgiving to those who turn from their wrongdoings.(24) The tower.--Heb., the '?phel, the mound, on which the prophet's house may have stood. There would be no window in the exterior wall from which Gehazi and his companions might have been observed approaching. Perhaps, however, a fortified hill, forming part of the system of defences surrounding Samaria, like the Ophel at Jerusalem, is to be understood. (Comp. 2Chronicles 27:3.) Elisha's house lay within the city wall (2Kings 6:30, seq.). Keil explains the hill on which Samaria was built. (Comp. Isaiah 32:14, and Cheyne's Note; Micah 4:8 : "And thou, O tower of the flock; O mound of the daughter of Zion.") This note of place is also a note of historical truth. Bestowed them in the house.--Stowed them away, laid them up carefully in the (prophet's) house. LXX., ????????. Let the men go.--Before he "bestowed" their burdens in the house. Verse 24. - And when he came to the tower; rather, to the hill (Revised Version). Some well-known eminence at a little distance from the Damascus gate of Samaria must be intended. Here Gehazi stopped the slaves, and took the money from them. It was important for his purpose that they should not be seen re-entering the city, as that would have occasioned remark, and might naturally have led to inquiry. He took them - i.e., the bags - from their hand - i.e. from the hands of Naaman's servants - and bestowed them in the house; i.e. by himself or deputy brought them to Elisha's house, and there hid them away. And he let the men - Naaman's servants - go, and they departed. They hastened, no doubt, to rejoin their master.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Gehazi cameוַיָּבֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the hill, הָעֹ֔פֶל (hā·‘ō·p̄el) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6076: A tumor, a mound, fortress he took וַיִּקַּ֥ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the gifts from [the servants] מִיָּדָ֖ם (mî·yā·ḏām) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand and stored them וַיִּפְקֹ֣ד (way·yip̄·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit in the house. בַּבָּ֑יִת (bab·bā·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Then he dismissed וַיְשַׁלַּ֥ח (way·šal·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out the men, הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind and they departed. וַיֵּלֵֽכוּ׃ (way·yê·lê·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Links 2 Kings 5:24 NIV2 Kings 5:24 NLT 2 Kings 5:24 ESV 2 Kings 5:24 NASB 2 Kings 5:24 KJV 2 Kings 5:24 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 5:24 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 5:24 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 5:24 French Bible 2 Kings 5:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 5:24 When he came to the hill he (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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