KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
The king is asking Gehazi to tell him stories about all the incredible miracles and deeds that the prophet Elisha had performed.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation takes place during the reign of King Jehoram of Israel, when the prophet Elisha was well-known for his miraculous works throughout the kingdom. Gehazi had been Elisha's personal servant and would have witnessed many of these miracles firsthand, making him the perfect person to recount these stories to the curious king.
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