And 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.
And he said, 'Everything is fine. My master has sent me with this message: Just now, two young men from the prophetic schools in the hill country of Ephraim have come to me. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothes.'
The servant Gehazi is telling a lie to get money and clothes by pretending his master Elisha sent him on an errand to help two young prophets.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings 5, Naaman, a commander from Syria, had just been miraculously healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha, who refused any rewards for the miracle. Gehazi, Elisha's servant, then chased after Naaman and lied to him, falsely claiming that Elisha needed gifts for two young prophets who had arrived from Mount Ephraim. This incident highlights the dangers of greed and deception in a time when prophets like Elisha were key figures in Israel's spiritual and political landscape.
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