2 Kings 5:19 web — He said to him, "Go in peace." So he departed from him a little way.

World English Bible

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

— 2 Kings 5:19, World English Bible

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2 Kings 5 — Context

16

But he said, "As Yahweh lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none." He urged him to take it; but he refused.

17

Naaman said, "If not, then, please let there 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 Yahweh.

18

In this thing may Yahweh pardon your servan: 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, may Yahweh pardon your servant in this thing."

19

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 this Naaman the Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought. As Yahweh lives, I will run after him, and take something from him."

21

So Gehazi followed after Naaman. When Naaman saw one running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him, and said, "Is all well?"

22

He said, "All is well. My master has sent me, saying, 'Behold, even now two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of clothing.'"

2 Kings 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 5:19 say?
2 Kings 5:19 in the World English Bible reads: “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 (WEB): “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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