2 Kings 5:23

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Modern

But Naaman insisted, “Please, take two talents.” And he urged Gehazi to accept them. Then he tied up two talents of silver in two bags along with two sets of clothing and gave them to two of his servants, who carried them ahead of Gehazi.

Traditional

And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.

Literal

And Naaman said, “Be resolved, take two talents.” And he urged him and bound two talents of silver in two bags, and two changes of garments, and he gave them to two of his servants, and they carried them on ahead of him.

Latin

Dixitque Naaman: Melius est ut accipias duo talenta. Et coëgit eum, ligavitque duo talenta argenti in duobus saccis, et duplicia vestimenta, et imposuit duobus pueris suis, qui et portaverunt coram eo.

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English

But Naaman insisted, “Please, take two talents.” And he urged Gehazi to accept them. Then he tied up two talents of silver in two bags along with two sets of clothing and gave them to two of his servants, who carried them ahead of Gehazi.

Notes

2 Kings 5:22–23

Naaman believed Gehazi's made-up story and was glad to reward Elisha.

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Naaman: Aramean commander healed of leprosy by Elisha

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Damascus Gehazi Kings, Books of First and Second Naaman Purse Sons of the Prophets

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Covetousness: Gehazi Covetousness: Gehazi, in Taking a Gift from Naaman Covetousness: Leads to Lying Falsehood: Gehazi, when he Ran After Naaman Gehazi: Covetousness of, and the Judgment of Leprosy Upon Joram: Also Called Jehoram: King of Syria Sends Naaman To, So That Namaan May be Healed of his Leprosy Money: Pieces of Mentioned: Talent of Silver Naaman: A Syrian General, Healed of Leprosy by Elisha Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful: Gehazi Silver: Often Given As Presents Worldliness: Gehazi

2 Kings 5:23

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