2 Kings 5:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But he went in and stood before his master. Elisha said to him, 'Where have you been, Gehazi?' And he answered, 'Your servant didn't go anywhere.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Gehazi lies directly to his master Elisha, claiming he didn't go anywhere when he had actually gone to secretly collect payment from Naaman.

📚 Historical Context

In the story of 2 Kings 5, Elisha the prophet had just healed Naaman, a high-ranking commander from Syria, of his leprosy through God's power. Gehazi, Elisha's servant, saw this as a chance to profit and secretly went to Naaman to demand money and clothes, even though Elisha had refused any reward. When Gehazi returned and stood before Elisha, the prophet confronted him, revealing that God exposes hidden motives and actions.

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