Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 5:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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I will receive none - The prophets were in the habit of receiving presents from those who consulted them 1 Samuel 9:7-8; 1 Kings 14:3, but Elisha refused. It was important that Naaman should not suppose that the prophets of the true God acted from motives of self-interest, much less imagine that “the gift of God might be purchased with money” Acts 8:20. return to 'Top of Page'

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