Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the things from the servants and put them away in the house. He sent the men away and they left. 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. 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. 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. Berean Literal Bible And he came to the citadel, and he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house, and he sent away the men, and they departed. King James Bible 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. 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. 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. NASB 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. NASB 1977 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. 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. 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. Berean Annotated 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. 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from them and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left. 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. 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, 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Gehazi came to the Ophel in Samaria, he took these things and put them away in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left. 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. International Standard Version When he arrived at the stronghold, Gehazi took the bags from their custody and hid them away in the house. Then he sent the men away and they left. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stored them in the house. Then 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen 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. World English Bible When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stored them in the house. Then he let the men go, and they departed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he comes to the high place, and takes [them] out of their hand, and lays [them] up in the house, and sends the men away, and they go. Berean Literal Bible And he came to the citadel, and he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house, and he sent away the men, and they departed. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And he will come to the hill and; take from their hand and deposit in the house: and he will send away the men, said they will go. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And when now he had arrived in the evening, he took them from their hands, and he stored them in the house. And he dismissed the men, and they went away. New American Bible When he reached the hill, Gehazi received these things, appropriated them for his house, and sent the men on their way. New Revised Standard Version When he came to the citadel, he took the bags from them, and stored them inside; he dismissed the men, and they left. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they came to a secret place of a mountain, and he took from them, and he kept it in a house, and he sent the men and they went. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he came to a secret place, and took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and dismissed the men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gehazi's Greed and Leprosy…23But 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. 24When 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. 25When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied.… Cross References When Gehazi came to the hill, 1 Samuel 9:11 And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?” 2 Samuel 15:30 But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went up. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. And all the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went. he took the gifts from the servants 2 Kings 8:8 So the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift in your hand, go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD through him, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” 2 Kings 4:42 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. 1 Samuel 9:7 “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” and stored them in the house. Joshua 7:21 When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.” 2 Kings 20:13 And Hezekiah received the envoys and showed them all that was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. Proverbs 21:20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. Then he dismissed the men, 2 Kings 6:23 So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again. Genesis 24:54 Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, “Send me on my way to my master.” 1 Samuel 8:22 “Listen to their voice,” the LORD said to Samuel. “Appoint a king for them.” Then Samuel told the men of Israel, “Everyone must go back to his city.” and they departed. Genesis 18:16 When the men got up to leave, they looked out over Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them off. Genesis 31:55 Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home. Genesis 12:4 So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? … Joshua 7:1-26 The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. / Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. / On returning to Joshua, they reported, “There is no need to send all the people; two or three thousand men are enough to go up and attack Ai. Since the people of Ai are so few, you need not wear out all our people there.” … Treasury of Scripture 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. tower. Joshua 7:1,11,12,21 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel… 1 Kings 21:16 And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it. Isaiah 29:15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? Jump to Previous Bestowed Departed Deposited Gehazi Hand Hands High Hill House Layeth Servants TowerJump to Next Bestowed Departed Deposited Gehazi Hand Hands High Hill House Layeth Servants Tower2 Kings 5 1. Naaman, by the report of a captive maid, is sent to Samaria to be cured of leprosy8. Elisha, sending him to Jordan cures him 15. He refusing Naaman's gifts grants him some of the earth 20. Gehazi, abusing his master's name unto Naaman, is smitten with leprosy When Gehazi came to the hill Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, is central to this narrative. The "hill" likely refers to a secluded place near the city, possibly a location where Gehazi could discreetly manage the gifts he had deceitfully acquired. Hills often served as places of significance in biblical narratives, symbolizing moments of decision or revelation. This setting underscores Gehazi's attempt to conceal his actions from Elisha, highlighting the theme of hidden sin. he took the gifts from the servants and stored them in the house Then he dismissed the men and they departed Persons / Places / Events 1. GehaziThe servant of Elisha, the prophet. Gehazi's actions in this chapter reveal his greed and deceit, which ultimately lead to his downfall. 2. Elisha A prophet in Israel and the successor of Elijah. He is known for his miracles and his role in the healing of Naaman, which is the broader context of this passage. 3. Naaman A commander of the army of the king of Aram, who was healed of leprosy by following Elisha's instructions. His healing is a testament to God's power and grace. 4. The Hill The location where Gehazi intercepted Naaman's servants to take the gifts. It symbolizes a place of decision and action, where Gehazi chose deceit over integrity. 5. The House Gehazi's destination where he hid the gifts. It represents secrecy and the attempt to conceal wrongdoing. Teaching Points The Danger of GreedGehazi's account is a cautionary tale about the destructive power of greed. It serves as a reminder to guard our hearts against the love of money and material possessions. Integrity in Service As servants of God, we are called to act with integrity and honesty. Gehazi's failure in this area led to his downfall, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in all our dealings. The Consequences of Deceit Gehazi's attempt to hide his actions from Elisha and God resulted in severe consequences. This teaches us that deceit, no matter how well hidden, will eventually be exposed and judged. God's Omniscience The account illustrates that God sees all actions, even those done in secret. We are encouraged to live transparently before God, knowing that nothing is hidden from His sight. Repentance and Forgiveness While Gehazi's account ends with judgment, it serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance. God is gracious and forgiving to those who turn from their wrongdoings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 5:24?2. How does 2 Kings 5:24 illustrate the consequences of greed and deception? 3. What can we learn about integrity from Gehazi's actions in 2 Kings 5:24? 4. How does Gehazi's behavior contrast with biblical teachings on honesty and trust? 5. What scriptural connections highlight the importance of truthfulness in 2 Kings 5:24? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Gehazi's story to our daily lives? 7. What does 2 Kings 5:24 reveal about Gehazi's character and motivations? 8. How does 2 Kings 5:24 illustrate the consequences of greed? 9. What historical context is important for understanding 2 Kings 5:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 5? 11. In 2 Chronicles 25:4, how can Amaziah's execution of his father's assassins yet sparing their children be reconciled with other Old Testament commands on punishment and inheritance of guilt? 12. Jeremiah 24:5 - If God favored those taken into exile, where is the clear evidence that they flourished in Babylon and returned as promised? 13. How can 1 Kings 15:5 declare David upright aside from Uriah's case when there are other recorded sins in Scripture? 14. Did God take Enoch and Elijah to heaven alive? What Does 2 Kings 5:24 Mean When Gehazi came to the hill2 Kings 5:24 opens with a small but telling detail: “When Gehazi came to the hill….” • The hill functions as a physical line of sight between him and Elisha. Gehazi waits until he is out of view—echoing how sin often seeks privacy (Luke 12:3; Job 24:15). • His choice of location shows conscious planning. He is already thinking through how to hide what he is about to do (Proverbs 4:14–15). • Earlier, hills around Elisha were scenes of revelation, not secrecy (2 Kings 6:17). Gehazi flips that pattern, turning a place of spiritual insight into one of deception. He took the gifts from the servants Gehazi “took the gifts from the servants,” accepting what Elisha had refused (2 Kings 5:16). • The action violates the prophetic witness that healing is God’s free grace (Isaiah 55:1). • Like Achan seizing Jericho’s spoil (Joshua 7:20–21) and Ananias keeping back part of the sale (Acts 5:2), Gehazi’s grasping hand signals a heart already corrupted by greed (1 Timothy 6:10; Proverbs 15:27). • By taking the silver and garments, he aligns himself with Naaman’s old worldview of buying favor, rather than Elisha’s declaration that “there is a prophet in Israel” who serves the living God free of charge (2 Kings 5:8). He stored them in the house Next, he “stored them in the house,” hiding the ill-gotten items. • Concealment shows forethought; he plans to integrate the gifts into his life later, hoping no one will notice (Proverbs 10:9). • The house—meant for family blessing—becomes a hiding place for sin, recalling Achan burying treasure in his tent (Joshua 7:21) and Jesus’ warning not to “store up for yourselves treasures on earth” (Matthew 6:19). • What is hidden in private soon endangers every occupant of the household (Proverbs 15:27; 1 Corinthians 5:6). He dismissed the men, and they departed Finally, “he dismissed the men, and they departed.” • Removing the witnesses is an effort to seal the cover-up (John 3:20). • Gehazi assumes success because human observers are gone, yet “nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight” (Hebrews 4:13). • His smooth dismissal contrasts sharply with Elisha’s earlier transparency toward Naaman (2 Kings 5:9–10). What began with a secret lie now leads to complete isolation, a path Proverbs 28:13 warns against. summary 2 Kings 5:24 captures the anatomy of hidden sin: choosing a secluded spot, grasping what God forbids, hiding it at home, and dismissing witnesses. Gehazi’s calculated steps remind us that secrecy cannot outwit divine omniscience. What he thought was safely stashed soon brought public judgment (2 Kings 5:25–27). The verse calls believers to honest, open lives that reflect God’s free grace, rejecting any temptation to profit from what He intends as a gift. (24) The tower.--Heb., the '?phel, the mound, on which the prophet's house may have stood. There would be no window in the exterior wall from which Gehazi and his companions might have been observed approaching. Perhaps, however, a fortified hill, forming part of the system of defences surrounding Samaria, like the Ophel at Jerusalem, is to be understood. (Comp. 2Chronicles 27:3.) Elisha's house lay within the city wall (2Kings 6:30, seq.). Keil explains the hill on which Samaria was built. (Comp. Isaiah 32:14, and Cheyne's Note; Micah 4:8 : "And thou, O tower of the flock; O mound of the daughter of Zion.") This note of place is also a note of historical truth.Bestowed them in the house.--Stowed them away, laid them up carefully in the (prophet's) house. LXX., ????????. Let the men go.--Before he "bestowed" their burdens in the house. Verse 24. - And when he came to the tower; rather, to the hill (Revised Version). Some well-known eminence at a little distance from the Damascus gate of Samaria must be intended. Here Gehazi stopped the slaves, and took the money from them. It was important for his purpose that they should not be seen re-entering the city, as that would have occasioned remark, and might naturally have led to inquiry. He took them - i.e., the bags - from their hand - i.e. from the hands of Naaman's servants - and bestowed them in the house; i.e. by himself or deputy brought them to Elisha's house, and there hid them away. And he let the men - Naaman's servants - go, and they departed. They hastened, no doubt, to rejoin their master.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Gehazi cameוַיָּבֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the hill, הָעֹ֔פֶל (hā·‘ō·p̄el) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6076: A tumor, a mound, fortress he took וַיִּקַּ֥ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the gifts from [the servants] מִיָּדָ֖ם (mî·yā·ḏām) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand and stored them וַיִּפְקֹ֣ד (way·yip̄·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit in the house. בַּבָּ֑יִת (bab·bā·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Then he dismissed וַיְשַׁלַּ֥ח (way·šal·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out the men, הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind and they departed. וַיֵּלֵֽכוּ׃ (way·yê·lê·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Links 2 Kings 5:24 NIV2 Kings 5:24 NLT 2 Kings 5:24 ESV 2 Kings 5:24 NASB 2 Kings 5:24 KJV 2 Kings 5:24 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 5:24 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 5:24 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 5:24 French Bible 2 Kings 5:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 5:24 When he came to the hill he (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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