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2 Kings 5:21

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 5:21

Verse 21 of 27

Scripture focus

So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw [him] running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, [Is] all well?

2 Kings 5:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 5:21

Theological / Devotional

Lighted down. This was an Oriental mark of respect. Gehazi was, after all, only the servant of Elisha, and Naaman was under no obligations to show him this uncalled-for courtesy. But it indicates the strong feeling of gratitude that welled within his breast. Naaman had conquered his natural pride and animosity, and now the commander of the armies of Syria, which had been victorious over Israel, descends from his chariot that he may deal on terms of equality with the servant of a Hebrew prophet.

Is all well? Naaman was startled as he saw Gehazi miming, and must have thought that some ill had befallen the prophet or that some other calamity had occurred.

By SdaBc