2 Kings 5:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to him, 'Go in peace.' So Naaman left and went a short distance away.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Elisha blessed Naaman with peaceful words as the Syrian commander began his journey home after being healed.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Naaman was a high-ranking Syrian commander afflicted with leprosy who sought healing from the prophet Elisha, following the advice of a captured Israelite servant. After being miraculously cured by dipping in the Jordan River seven times, Naaman professed faith in the God of Israel and asked Elisha for guidance on how to remain faithful amid his duties in a pagan land. Elisha's response, "Go in peace," marked the conclusion of their encounter, allowing Naaman to depart with a blessing.

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And he came and brought the message of peace to you who were far away from God, and also to those who were already close.

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I create the words of praise and thanksgiving; Peace, peace to those who are far away, and to those who are close by, says the LORD; and I will heal them.

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Therefore say, 'Look, I am giving him my covenant of peace:'

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