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But Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared this Naaman the Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: as Jehovah liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This Syrian - The words are emphatic. Gehazi convinces himself that it is right to take something from a Syrian—that is, a Gentile and an en…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Said —that is, thought.

This Syrian. —He justifies his purpose on the principle of “spoiling the Egyptians…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God said
Within himself, observing what had passed:

b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Naaman, a Syrian, a courtier, a soldier, had many servants, and we read how wise and good they were. Elisha, a holy prophet, a man of God, has but …

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