KJV ORIGINAL
And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Someone went to Naaman and told him, 'This is what the young girl from Israel said.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows someone reporting to their master about what the Israelite servant girl had said regarding Naaman's healing.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during a time when Israel and Syria (Aram) were often at war with each other. Syrian raiders would capture Israelites as slaves during these conflicts. The 'maid' mentioned was likely a young Israelite girl who had been taken captive and was now serving in Naaman's household as a slave.
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