2 Kings 5:23

bound two talents of silver in two bags The money was put into the bag, and the opening tied up. The word translated -bags" (LXX., θύλακοι) occurs in the list of female finery in Isaiah 3:22 and is rendered by R.V. -satchels". Probably the bag was of an ornamental character, as the root word signifies -to engrave". Perhaps there was some embroidery, or network in its formation.

laidthem upon two of his servants For the money must have been of considerable weight, and Naaman having had no opportunity of doing honour to Elisha, would be the more anxious to pay all attention to Gehazi.