And the king talked with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha hath done.
The king was talking with Gehazi, who was the servant of the man of God, saying, 'Please tell me about all the amazing things that Elisha has done.'
The king is asking Gehazi to tell him stories about all the incredible miracles and deeds that the prophet Elisha had performed.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, this verse occurs during the reign of King Joram of Israel, a time when the prophet Elisha was actively performing miracles and delivering God's messages to the nation. The king is engaging with Gehazi, who had served as Elisha's assistant but was previously cursed with leprosy for his dishonesty, asking him to share stories of Elisha's great deeds. This interaction reflects the growing influence of prophets like Elisha on Israel's leaders amid political and spiritual turmoil.
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