2 Kings 5:26 meaning and explanation

But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants?

2 Kings 5:26, Berean Standard Bible

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Elisha questions his servant Gehazi, who has just lied about pursuing Naaman and secretly taking silver and clothing from him. The prophet's question shows he knew what happened even though he was not there, and his list of goods widens the charge: what began as a private profit could have grown into a whole estate.

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