Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Kings 5:20

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Gehazi - One would expect Elisha's servant should have been a saint: but we find him far otherwise. The best men, the best ministers, have often had those about them, that were their grief and shame. This Syrian - A stranger, and one of that nation who are the implacable enemies of God's people. As the Lord - He swears, that he might have some pretence for the action to which he had bound himself by his oath; not considering, that to swear to do any wicked action, is so far from excusing it, that it makes it much worse. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 5:23

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