2 Kings 5:19 akjv — And he said to him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way. ¶

American King James Version

"And he said to him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way. ¶ "

— 2 Kings 5:19, American King James Version

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2 Kings 5 — Context

16

But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.

17

And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray you, be given to your servant two mules’ burden of earth? for your servant will from now on offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice to other gods, but to the LORD.

18

In this thing the LORD pardon your servant, that 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 down myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon your servant in this thing.

19

And he said to him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way. ¶

20

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD lives, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

21

So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?

22

And he said, All is well. My master has 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 you, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

2 Kings 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 5:19 say?
2 Kings 5:19 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said to him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way. ¶ ”
Where is 2 Kings 5:19 in the Bible?
2 Kings 5:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 5, verse 19.
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 5:19.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 5:19 in?
2 Kings 5:19 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 5:19?
2 Kings 5:19 reads (AKJV): “And he said to him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way. ¶ ” 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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