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2 Kings 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 25

1 And Naaman the commander of the army of the king of Syria was a man, a mighty one, before his lord, for Jehovah had given deliverance to Syria by him; and the man was a mighty one of strength, but leprous.

2 And the Syrians had gone out in bands, and they seized from the land of Israel a little girl. And she was before Naaman's wife.

3 And she said to her mistress, Oh that my lord were before the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would take away his leprosy from him.

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Chapter Summary

Naaman is sent to Samaria to be cured of his leprosy. Elisha sends him to Jordon and cures him. Gehazi is struck with leprosy.

Key Hebrew Words

בְּגָדִֽים treachery H899 · TWOT 198a
הוֹאֵ֖ל shew willingness H2974 · TWOT 831
אֲחֵרִ֔ים another H312 · TWOT 68a
מֶרְכַּבְתּ֖ chariot H4818 · TWOT 2163f
בְּשָׂרְ flesh H1320 · TWOT 291a

People & Context

Naaman Seeks Healing

Naaman, an honorable Syrian commander, contracts leprosy. An Israelite captive girl suggests Elisha can heal him. The Syrian king sends him with a let…

King of Israel Panics

The king of Israel reads the letter, tears his clothes, and suspects a trap. Elisha hears of it and tells the king to send Naaman to him.

Elisha's Instructions to Naaman

Naaman arrives. Elisha sends a messenger telling him to wash seven times in the Jordan. Naaman is initially enraged at the lack of ceremony.

Timeline

Naaman Seeks Healing

Naaman, an honorable Syrian commander, contracts leprosy. An Israelite captive girl suggests Elisha can heal him. The Syrian king sends him with a letter and treasure.

2 Kings 5:1-6
King of Israel Panics

The king of Israel reads the letter, tears his clothes, and suspects a trap. Elisha hears of it and tells the king to send Naaman to him.

2 Kings 5:7-8
Elisha's Instructions to Naaman

Naaman arrives. Elisha sends a messenger telling him to wash seven times in the Jordan. Naaman is initially enraged at the lack of ceremony.

2 Kings 5:9-12

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