2 Kings 5:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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 BOTTOM LINE

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

This occurs after Elisha refused payment from Naaman the Syrian general for healing his leprosy. Gehazi, Elisha's servant, secretly followed Naaman and made up this story to get rewards for himself. The 'sons of the prophets' refers to young men training in prophetic schools that existed in Israel during this time.

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