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Naaman said, Be pleased to take two talents. He urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants; and they bore them before him.
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Generosity vs. Greed
Commentators emphasize the stark contrast between Naaman's character and Gehazi's. Naaman, driven by gratitude, generously insists on giving double what was asked (two talents of silver, a massive sum) and even provides his own servants to carry the heavy gift. This act of courtesy and honor highlights the depth of Gehazi's greedy and deceptive heart.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Be content — that is, “consent.”
19th Century
Anglican
Be content. —Be willing, consent to take. The Vatican Septuagint omits this phrase; the Alexandrian version renders it as αὐτοῦ, o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Naaman said, be content Or be pleased; do not object to it:
take two talents :<…
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