2 Kings 5:24 akjv — And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and…

American King James Version

"And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. "

— 2 Kings 5:24, American King James Version

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2 Kings 5 — Context

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.

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And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them on two of his servants; and they bore them before him.

24

And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.

25

But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said to him, From where come you, Gehazi? And he said, Your servant went no where.

26

And he said to him, Went not my heart with you, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and olive groves, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?

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The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall stick to you, and to your seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.

2 Kings 5:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 5:24 say?
2 Kings 5:24 in the American King James Version reads: “And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. ”
Where is 2 Kings 5:24 in the Bible?
2 Kings 5:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 5, verse 24.
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 5:24.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 5:24 in?
2 Kings 5:24 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 5:24?
2 Kings 5:24 reads (AKJV): “And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. ” 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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