Gehazi deceitfully received two talents of silver and two festal garments from Naaman. Naaman was a commander in the Syrian army, who was cured of his leprosy by Elisha the prophet. Naaman wanted to pay Elisha for his healing, but Elisha refused. However, Gehazi, Elisha's servant, went behind his master's back and asked Naaman for the payment, claiming that Elisha had changed his mind. Naaman gave Gehazi the silver and garments, but Elisha found out and cursed Gehazi and his descendants with Naaman's leprosy.