John Gill Commentary 2 Kings 5:22

John Gill Commentary

2 Kings 5:22

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

2 Kings 5:22

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there are come to me from the hill-country of Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets; give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of raiment." — 2 Kings 5:22 (ASV)

And he said, all is well He need give himself no uneasiness at the coming and sight of him:

my master has sent me, saying, behold, even now there be come to me ; just then, since he departed from him:

from Mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets : where perhaps was a school of them:

give them, I pray you, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments : which, as it was a downright lie, so highly improbable that Elisha should ask so large a sum of money, with two changes of raiment, for two young scholars, see (2 Kings 5:5) and which Naaman, with a little reflection, might have seen through;

but his heart was so filled with gratitude for the benefit received, that he was glad of an opportunity, at any rate, of showing respect to the prophet.