But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.
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Gill's Exposition
But Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God said,.... Within himself, observing what had passed:
behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he…
Barnes' Notes
This Syrian - The words are emphatic. Gehazi persuades himself that it is right to spoil a Syrian - that is, a Gentile, and an enemy of Israel. As the Lord liveth - These words are here a profane…
Adam Clarke
My master hath spared - this Syrian - He has neither taken any thing from him for himself, nor permitted him to give any thing to me.
Naaman, a Syrian, a courtier, a soldier, had many servants, and we read how wise and good they were, Kg2 5:13. Elisha, a holy prophet, a man of God, has but one servant, and he proves a base, lying,…
Cambridge Bible
Gehazi's lies and their punishment (Not in Chronicles)
20. hath spared Naaman this Syrian R.V. this Naaman the Syrian. The pronoun qualifies the whole expression. Gehazi had been in attendance on…
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