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2 Kings 5:17

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 5:17

Verse 17 of 27

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And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules’ burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.

2 Kings 5:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 5:17

Theological / Devotional

Two mules’ burden of earth. Naaman thought of the God of Israel as a divinity who must be worshiped on the soil of Israel. In those days each nation had its own outstanding divinity, and many cities had their own local gods. Although Naaman had recognized the fact that outside of Israel there was no God, he had not entirely divested himself of the view that the God of Israel was in some special way attached to the land of Israel, and in his own country he wanted to worship that God on Israelite soil.

Unto other gods. When Naaman had made his acquaintance with God, he gave his heart to Him and determined to give up the worship of the Syrian gods he had known from his youth. In every land there are those who are as earnest and sincere as Naaman, and who are waiting only for the faithful testimony and the holy lives of the people of God before giving their hearts to Him.

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