Then Naaman said, “All right, but please allow me to load two of my mules with earth from this place, and I will take it back home with me. From now on I will never again offer burnt offerings or sacrifices to any other god except the Lord.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Two mules’ burden of earth — Naaman thought this earth, when spread over a portion of Syrian ground, would hallow the land and make it suita…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Shall there not then. —Rather, If not, let there be given, I pray you. Septuagint, Καὶ εἰ μή.

Two mules’ b…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Naaman said, shall there not then, I pray thee, be given
to your servant two mules' burden of earth<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The mercy of the cure affected Naaman more than the miracle. Those are best able to speak of the power of Divine grace, who themselves experience i…