Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:22
And he said, All [is] well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.
22. My master hath sent me ] Naaman would naturally rejoice at hearing that circumstances had wrought for an acceptance of the present, which for himself the prophet had refused.
from mount [R.V. the hill country of ] Ephraim ] The Gilgal mentioned in the previous chapter [2Ki 4:38 ] seems to have been near the hill country of Ephraim. There, we know, there was a college of prophets, and in the neighbourhood may have been others. From all these centres the members would come to Elisha for counsel. Gehazi uses one of the probably common incidents of the prophet’s life to form the foundation for his deceit. The communities of prophets would naturally be poor, and few things were more likely than that they should reach Samaria in need both of money and clothing. The story was full of plausibility.
a talent of silver ] Though a large sum to ask for as aid to the prophets, it would appear but little to the man who had brought ten times as much with him, in addition to six thousand shekels of gold. Hence he gives him twice what he asks, which Gehazi must have counted a wondrous gain.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
From mount Ephraim – Bethel and Gilgal 2Ki 2:1, at both of which there were schools of the prophets, were situated on Mount Ephraim.
A talent of silver – A large demand in respect of the pretended occasion; but small compared with the amount which Naaman had pressed on the prophet 2Ki 5:4. Gehazi had to balance between his own avarice, on the one hand, and the fear of raising suspicion on the other.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 22. And he said] shalom. It is peace; all is right. This was a common mode of address and answer.
There be come to me from mount Ephraim] There was probably a school of the prophets at this mount.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
This was a very unlikely story; but Naaman was not willing to question it, but glad of the opportunity of showing his gratitude to the prophet.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
And he said, all is well,…. He need give himself no uneasiness at the coming and sight of him:
my master hath sent me, saying, behold, even now there be come to me; just then, since he departed from him:
from Mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: where perhaps was a school of them:
give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments: which, as it was a downright lie, so highly improbable that Elisha should ask so large a sum of money, with two changes of raiment, for two young scholars, see 2Ki 5:5 and which Naaman, with a little reflection, might have seen through; but his heart was so filled with gratitude for the benefit received, that he was glad of an opportunity, at any rate, of showing respect to the prophet.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(22) Even now.Or, this moment, just.
Mount Ephraim.The hill-country of Ephraim,or highlands of Ephraim, where Gilgal and Bethel were situate.
Changes of garments.The same phrase as in 2Ki. 5:5.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
2Ki 5:22 And he said, All [is] well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.
Ver. 22. My master hath sent me. ] This was all false and forged. Little conscience is made of lying by covetous cormorants, so they may get by it.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
mount Ephraim. There were two schools of the prophets there: Beth-el and Gilgal. Compare 2Ki 2:1; 2Ki 2:3.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
My master: 1Ki 13:18, Isa 59:3, Jer 9:3, Jer 9:5, Joh 8:44, Act 5:3, Act 5:4, Rev 21:8
the sons: 2Ki 2:3, 1Ki 20:35
give them: 2Co 12:16-18
a talent: 2Ki 5:5, Exo 38:24-28, 1Ki 20:39
Reciprocal: Gen 45:22 – each Jdg 14:12 – change 2Sa 20:21 – a man 2Ki 5:25 – Thy servant