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2 Kings 5:21

2 Kings 5:21
So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So Gehazi followed after Naaman,.... As fast as he could:

and when Naaman saw him running after him; which he might observe, looking back, or be informed of by some of his servants:

he lighted…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He lighted down from the chariot - This was an act of quite uncalled-for courtesy. It indicates eagerness to honor the master in the person of his servant.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He lighted down from the chariot - He treats even the prophet's servant with the profoundest respect, alights from his chariot, and goes to meet him.

Is all well? - השלום hashalom; Is it peace, or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Kings 5:20-27

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,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And when Naaman sawhim [R.V. one] running after him On an Eastern road the travellers were not numerous, and any one in hot pursuit would at once be noticed, and it would be felt that he was anxious…

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