“By all means, take twice as much silver,” Naaman insisted. He gave him two sets of clothing, tied up the money in two bags, and sent two of his servants to carry the gifts for Gehazi.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Be content — that is, “consent.”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be content. —Be willing, consent to take. The Vatican Septuagint omits this phrase; the Alexandrian version renders it as αὐτοῦ, o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Naaman said, be content
Or be pleased; do not object to it:

take two talents :<…

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 …