He could have moved Naaman to quicken his pace and to outdistance Gehazi. But He did not, an indication that God had given Gehazi up to his heart s lusts. It is ever a signal mark of divine mercy when the Lord interferes with our plans and thwarts our carnal designs. When we purpose doing anything wrong and a providential obstacle blocks us, it is a sign that God has not yet abandoned us to our madness. The graciousness of Naaman in alighting from his chariot and the question he asked gave further evidence of the change which had been wrought in him.
Liars can tell a plausible tale, especially when asking for charity.
The thievish knave pretended it was not for himself, but for others in need that he was seeking relief ever a favorite device employed by the unscrupulous when seeking to take advantage of unwary victims. Worse still, he compromised his master by saying he had sent him. And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. Naaman was quite unsuspicious. He not only complied with Gehazi s request but gave him more than he asked for.