Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 5:20

"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." — 2 Kings 5:20 (ASV)

Said —that is, thought.

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

But, as the Lord liveth, I will run. —Rather, by the life of Jehovah, but I will run. (Compare Note on 2 Kings 4:30.)