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2 Kings 5:27

2 Kings 5:27
The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever,.... As long as any of his race remained; as through his covetousness he had his money, so for his punishment he…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The leprosy of Naaman - shall cleave unto thee - Thou hast got much money, and thou shalt have much to do with it. Thou hast got Naaman's silver, and thou shalt have Naaman's leprosy. Gehazi is not…

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

The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee -Oh heavy talents of Gehazi", says Bishop Hall, -oh the horror of this one unchangeable suit … How much better had been a light purse and a…