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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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THE MESSAGE
2 Kings 5:24
When they got to the fort on the hill, Gehazi took the gifts from the servants, stored them inside, then sent the servants back.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from them and deposited them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left.
When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from them and deposited them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left.
Hebrew Names Version
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
King James Version
And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
English Standard Version
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed.
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed.
New Century Version
When they came to the hill, Gehazi took these things from Naaman's servants and put them in the house. Then he let Naaman's servants go, and they left.
When they came to the hill, Gehazi took these things from Naaman's servants and put them in the house. Then he let Naaman's servants go, and they left.
New English Translation
When he arrived at the hill, he took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men on their way.
When he arrived at the hill, he took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men on their way.
Amplified Bible
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house [for safekeeping]; and he sent the men away, and they left.
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house [for safekeeping]; and he sent the men away, and they left.
New American Standard Bible
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed.
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when he came to the towre, he tooke them out of their handes, and laide them in the house, & sent away the men: & they departed.
And when he came to the towre, he tooke them out of their handes, and laide them in the house, & sent away the men: & they departed.
Legacy Standard Bible
So he came to the hill, and he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house. Then he sent the men away, and they departed.
So he came to the hill, and he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house. Then he sent the men away, and they departed.
Contemporary English Version
When they reached the hill where Gehazi lived, he took the bags from the servants and placed them in his house, then sent the men away. After they had gone,
When they reached the hill where Gehazi lived, he took the bags from the servants and placed them in his house, then sent the men away. After they had gone,
Complete Jewish Bible
On reaching the hill, he took the bags from them and put them away in the house. Then he let the men go, and they left.
On reaching the hill, he took the bags from them and put them away in the house. Then he let the men go, and they left.
Darby Translation
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
Easy-to-Read Version
When Gehazi came to the hill, he took these things from the servants. He sent the servants away, and they left. Then he hid those things in the house.
When Gehazi came to the hill, he took these things from the servants. He sent the servants away, and they left. Then he hid those things in the house.
George Lamsa Translation
And when they came to a secret place, he took them from their hand and put them in the house; and he sent the men away and they departed.
And when they came to a secret place, he took them from their hand and put them in the house; and he sent the men away and they departed.
Good News Translation
When they reached the hill where Elisha lived, Gehazi took the two bags and carried them into the house. Then he sent Naaman's servants back.
When they reached the hill where Elisha lived, Gehazi took the two bags and carried them into the house. Then he sent Naaman's servants back.
Lexham English Bible
When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand and put them in the house, then sent away the men so that they went.
When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand and put them in the house, then sent away the men so that they went.
Literal Translation
And he came into the hill, and took them out of their hand, and put them away in the house, and sent away the men. And they went.
And he came into the hill, and took them out of their hand, and put them away in the house, and sent away the men. And they went.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan he came in ye darcke, he toke it from their handes, & layed it a syde in the house, & let the men go.
And whan he came in ye darcke, he toke it from their handes, & layed it a syde in the house, & let the men go.
American Standard Version
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
Bible in Basic English
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hands, and put them away in the house; and he sent the men away, and they went.
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hands, and put them away in the house; and he sent the men away, and they went.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when he came to the lower place, he toke [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house, and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the lower place, he toke [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house, and he let the men go, and they departed.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and deposited them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and deposited them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
King James Version (1611)
And when he came to the towre, he tooke them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house, and hee let the men goe, and they departed.
And when he came to the towre, he tooke them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house, and hee let the men goe, and they departed.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he came to a secret place, and took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and dismissed the men.
And he came to a secret place, and took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and dismissed the men.
English Revised Version
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
Berean Standard Bible
When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they departed.
When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they departed.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne he hadde come thanne in the euentid, he took fro the hond of hem, and leide vp in the hows; and he delyuerede the men, and thei yeden.
And whanne he hadde come thanne in the euentid, he took fro the hond of hem, and leide vp in the hows; and he delyuerede the men, and thei yeden.
Young's Literal Translation
and he cometh in unto the high place, and taketh out of their hand, and layeth up in the house, and sendeth away the men, and they go.
and he cometh in unto the high place, and taketh out of their hand, and layeth up in the house, and sendeth away the men, and they go.
Update Bible Version
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when he came to the tower, he took [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
And when he came to the tower, he took [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
World English Bible
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
New King James Version
When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house; then he let the men go, and they departed.
When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house; then he let the men go, and they departed.
New Living Translation
But when they arrived at the citadel, Gehazi took the gifts from the servants and sent the men back. Then he went and hid the gifts inside the house.
But when they arrived at the citadel, Gehazi took the gifts from the servants and sent the men back. Then he went and hid the gifts inside the house.
New Life Bible
When he came to the hill, Gehazi took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men away, and they left.
When he came to the hill, Gehazi took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men away, and they left.
New Revised Standard
When he came to the citadel, he took the bags from them, and stored them inside; he dismissed the men, and they left.
When he came to the citadel, he took the bags from them, and stored them inside; he dismissed the men, and they left.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when he came to the hill-tower, he took them from their hand, and put them in charge within, - and let the men go, and they departed.
And, when he came to the hill-tower, he took them from their hand, and put them in charge within, - and let the men go, and they departed.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he was come, and now it was the evening, he took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and sent the men away, and they departed.
And when he was come, and now it was the evening, he took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and sent the men away, and they departed.
Revised Standard Version
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and put them in the house; and he sent the men away, and they departed.
And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and put them in the house; and he sent the men away, and they departed.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed.
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and deposited them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed.
Contextual Overview
22 "Nothing's wrong, but something's come up. My master sent me to tell you: ‘Two young men just showed up from the hill country of Ephraim, brothers from the guild of the prophets. Supply their needs with a gift of 75 pounds of silver and a couple of sets of clothes.'" 23 Naaman said, "Of course, how about a 150 pounds?" Naaman insisted. He tied up the money in two sacks and gave him the two sets of clothes; he even gave him two servants to carry the gifts back with him. 24 When they got to the fort on the hill, Gehazi took the gifts from the servants, stored them inside, then sent the servants back. 25 He returned and stood before his master. Elisha said, "So what have you been up to, Gehazi?" "Nothing much," he said. 26Elisha said, "Didn't you know I was with you in spirit when that man stepped down from his chariot to greet you? Tell me, is this a time to look after yourself, lining your pockets with gifts? Naaman's skin disease will now infect you and your family, with no relief in sight." Gehazi walked away, his skin flaky and white like snow.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
tower: or, secret place
and bestowed: Joshua 7:1, Joshua 7:11, Joshua 7:12, Joshua 7:21, 1 Kings 21:16, Isaiah 29:15, Habakkuk 2:6, Zechariah 5:3, Zechariah 5:4
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 7:8 - hid it Proverbs 9:17 - eaten in secret Micah 6:10 - the treasures
Cross-References
Genesis 5:6
When Seth was 105 years old, he had Enosh. After Seth had Enosh, he lived another 807 years, having more sons and daughters. Seth lived a total of 912 years. And he died.
When Seth was 105 years old, he had Enosh. After Seth had Enosh, he lived another 807 years, having more sons and daughters. Seth lived a total of 912 years. And he died.
Genesis 42:36
Their father said to them, "You're taking everything I've got! Joseph's gone, Simeon's gone, and now you want to take Benjamin. If you have your way, I'll be left with nothing."
Their father said to them, "You're taking everything I've got! Joseph's gone, Simeon's gone, and now you want to take Benjamin. If you have your way, I'll be left with nothing."
2 Kings 2:1
Just before God took Elijah to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on a walk out of Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here. God has sent me on an errand to Bethel." Elisha said, "Not on your life! I'm not letting you out of my sight!" So they both went to Bethel.
Just before God took Elijah to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on a walk out of Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here. God has sent me on an errand to Bethel." Elisha said, "Not on your life! I'm not letting you out of my sight!" So they both went to Bethel.
Jeremiah 31:15
Again, God 's Message: "Listen to this! Laments coming out of Ramah, wild and bitter weeping. It's Rachel weeping for her children, Rachel refusing all solace. Her children are gone, gone—long gone into exile." But God says, "Stop your incessant weeping, hold back your tears. Collect wages from your grief work." God 's Decree. "They'll be coming back home! There's hope for your children." God 's Decree.
Again, God 's Message: "Listen to this! Laments coming out of Ramah, wild and bitter weeping. It's Rachel weeping for her children, Rachel refusing all solace. Her children are gone, gone—long gone into exile." But God says, "Stop your incessant weeping, hold back your tears. Collect wages from your grief work." God 's Decree. "They'll be coming back home! There's hope for your children." God 's Decree.
Luke 23:43
He said, "Don't worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise."
He said, "Don't worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when he came to the tower,.... Of Samaria, or which was near it; a fortified place, and where was a watch, to whom he could safely commit the money and clothes:
he took them from their hand; not willing they should go any further with him, lest the affair should be discovered to his master:
and bestowed [them] in the house; deposited them there in the hands of some person whom he could trust; or laid them out, or ordered them to be laid out, in the purchase of houses, lands, vineyards, c. see 2 Kings 5:26
and he let the men go, and they departed to their master.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The tower - Rather, “the hill,” the well-known hill by Elisha’s house. The hill interrupted the view in the direction taken by Naaman, and Gehazi dismissed Naaman’s servants at this point lest they should be seen from his master’s residence.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 5:24. When he came to the tower — The Chaldee, Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic understand the word עפל ophel, which we translate tower, as signifying a secret, dark, or hiding place. He was doing a deed of darkness, and he sought darkness to conceal it. He no doubt put them in a place little frequented, or one to which few had access besides himself. But the prophet's discerning spirit found him out.
