2 Kings 5:16 nasb — But he said, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will take nothing." And he urged him to take it, but he refused.

NASB

"But he said, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will take nothing." And he urged him to take it, but he refused."

— 2 Kings 5:16, NASB

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2 Kings 5 — Context

13

Then his servants came near and spoke to him and said, "My father, had the prophet told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he says to you, 'Wash, and be clean'?"

14

So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child and he was clean.

15

When he returned to the man of God with all his company, and came and stood before him, he said, "Behold now, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel; so please take a present from your servant now."

16

But he said, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will take nothing." And he urged him to take it, but he refused.

17

Naaman said, "If not, please let your servant at least be given two mules' load of earth; for your servant will no longer offer burnt offering nor will he sacrifice to other gods, but to the LORD.

18

"In this matter may the LORD pardon your servant: when my master goes into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leans on my hand and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, when I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon your servant in this matter."

19

He said to him, "Go in peace." So he departed from him some distance.

2 Kings 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 5:16 say?
2 Kings 5:16 in the NASB reads: “But he said, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will take nothing." And he urged him to take it, but he refused.”
Where is 2 Kings 5:16 in the Bible?
2 Kings 5:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 5, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 5:16.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 5:16 in?
2 Kings 5:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 5:16?
2 Kings 5:16 reads (NASB): “But he said, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will take nothing." And he urged him to take it, but he refused.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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