Thematic Bible
2 Kings 5:1 (show verse)
Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram (Syria), was considered a great man by his king, and was highly respected because through Naaman the Lord had given victory to Aram (Syria). He was also a man of courage, but he was a leper.
Countenance » Pride in
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Leprosy
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Syria » Governed by kings
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Leprosy
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Syria » Governed by kings
2 Kings 5:2 (show verse)
The Arameans (Syrians) had gone out in bands [as raiders] and had taken captive a little girl from the land of Israel; and she waited on Naaman’s wife [as a servant].
Armies » Sent out foraging parties
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Captive » Cruelty to » Enslaved
Children » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Helpful children » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Home » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Presents » Of persons of rank, of great value and variety
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servant » Bond » Captives of war became slaves
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be anxious for their welfare
Servants » Slaves or bond » Captives taken in war often kept as
Servants » Good--exemplified » Captive maid
Syria » The israelites » Harassed by frequent incursions of
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Captive » Cruelty to » Enslaved
Children » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Helpful children » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Home » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Presents » Of persons of rank, of great value and variety
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servant » Bond » Captives of war became slaves
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be anxious for their welfare
Servants » Slaves or bond » Captives taken in war often kept as
Servants » Good--exemplified » Captive maid
Syria » The israelites » Harassed by frequent incursions of
2 Kings 5:3 (show verse)
She said to her mistress, “I wish that my master [Naaman] were with the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would heal him of his leprosy.”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Children » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Helpful children » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Home » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Missionaries » Exemplified » Captive maid
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The prophet elisha dwelt in
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be anxious for their welfare
Servants » Good--exemplified » Captive maid
Children » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Helpful children » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Home » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Missionaries » Exemplified » Captive maid
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The prophet elisha dwelt in
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be anxious for their welfare
Servants » Good--exemplified » Captive maid
2 Kings 5:4 (show verse)
Naaman went in and told his master [the king], “The girl who is from the land of Israel said such and such.”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servants » Good--exemplified » Captive maid
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servants » Good--exemplified » Captive maid
2 Kings 5:5 (show verse)
Then the king of Aram (Syria) said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel (Jehoram the son of Ahab).” So he left and took with him ten talents of silver and 6,000 shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing.
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Dress » Presents made of changes of clothes
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Presented with gifts by strangers
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Letters » King of syria to king of israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents refused by
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Silver » Often given as presents
Travelers » Carried with them » Presents for those who entertained them
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally performed their journey in great state
Dress » Presents made of changes of clothes
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Presented with gifts by strangers
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Letters » King of syria to king of israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents refused by
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Silver » Often given as presents
Travelers » Carried with them » Presents for those who entertained them
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally performed their journey in great state
2 Kings 5:6 (show verse)
And he brought the letter to the king of Israel. It said, “And now when this letter comes to you, I will have sent my servant Naaman to you, so that you may heal him of his leprosy.”
benhadad » King of syria in the time of ahab
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Jehoram, or joram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Joram or jehoram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Letters » King of syria to king of israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Jehoram, or joram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Joram or jehoram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Letters » King of syria to king of israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
2 Kings 5:7 (show verse)
When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes [in shock and outrage at the request] and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends to me [a request] to heal a man of his leprosy? Just consider [what he is asking] and see how he is seeking an opportunity [for a battle] with me.”
benhadad » King of syria in the time of ahab
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » An incurable disease
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » An incurable disease
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
2 Kings 5:8 (show verse)
Now when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent word to the king, asking, “Why have you torn your clothes? Just let Naaman come to me, and he shall know that there is a [true] prophet in Israel.”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
2 Kings 5:9 (show verse)
So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stopped at the entrance of Elisha’s house.
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Chariot » Royal
Chariots » Persons of distinction used
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally performed their journey in great state
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode in chariots
Chariot » Royal
Chariots » Persons of distinction used
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally performed their journey in great state
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode in chariots
2 Kings 5:10 (show verse)
Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh will be restored to you and you will be clean.”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Elisha » Miracles of » Naaman healed
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Healing of naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » of Elisha » Naaman healed
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Naaman healed
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No healing until the leper had dipped seven times
Prophets » Commands
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Jordan
Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Naaman dips in the jordan
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Naaman was required to wash in the jordan river seven times
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Elisha » Miracles of » Naaman healed
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Healing of naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » of Elisha » Naaman healed
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Naaman healed
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No healing until the leper had dipped seven times
Prophets » Commands
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Jordan
Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Naaman dips in the jordan
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Naaman was required to wash in the jordan river seven times
2 Kings 5:11 (show verse)
But Naaman was furious and went away and said, “Indeed! I thought ‘He would at least come out to [see] me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place [of leprosy] and heal the leper.’
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Naaman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Impatience » Naaman, at the conditions imposed by the prophet
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Rashness » Instances of » Naaman, in refusing to immerse (lxx: baptizo) himself in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Impatience » Naaman, at the conditions imposed by the prophet
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Rashness » Instances of » Naaman, in refusing to immerse (lxx: baptizo) himself in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
2 Kings 5:12 (show verse)
Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus [in Aram], better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage.
Abana » River of damascus
Anger » Instances of » Naaman, because elisha directed him to wash in the jordan
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Impatience » Naaman, at the conditions imposed by the prophet
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Despised by foreigners
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Man » Redemption of » Wrath of
Man's » Jealousy » Wrath
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pharpar » Referred to by naaman
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Rashness » Instances of » Naaman, in refusing to immerse (lxx: baptizo) himself in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Pharpar
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Abana
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Of damascus
Rivers » Jordan » Pharpar
Rivers » Abana
Syria » Abana and pharpar rivers of
Unbelief » Exemplified » Naaman
Unbelief » Instances of » Naaman
Wrath » Man's
Anger » Instances of » Naaman, because elisha directed him to wash in the jordan
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Impatience » Naaman, at the conditions imposed by the prophet
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Despised by foreigners
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Man » Redemption of » Wrath of
Man's » Jealousy » Wrath
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pharpar » Referred to by naaman
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Rashness » Instances of » Naaman, in refusing to immerse (lxx: baptizo) himself in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Pharpar
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Abana
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Of damascus
Rivers » Jordan » Pharpar
Rivers » Abana
Syria » Abana and pharpar rivers of
Unbelief » Exemplified » Naaman
Unbelief » Instances of » Naaman
Wrath » Man's
2 Kings 5:13 (show verse)
Then his servants approached and said to him, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he has said to you, ‘Wash, and be clean?’”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of naaman
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of naaman
2 Kings 5:14 (show verse)
So he went down and plunged himself into the Jordan seven times, just as the man of God had said; and his flesh was restored like that of a little child and he was clean.
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Healing of naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Naaman healed
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Water » Miracles connected with » Healing powers communicated to
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Healing of naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Naaman healed
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Water » Miracles connected with » Healing powers communicated to
2 Kings 5:15 (show verse)
Then Naaman returned to the man of God, he and all the people in his group, and stood before him. He said, “Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel; so now accept a blessing and gift from your servant.”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Decision » Instances of » Naaman
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
Decision » Instances of » Naaman
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
2 Kings 5:16 (show verse)
But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, before whom I stand, I will accept nothing.” He urged him to take it, but Elisha refused.
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » Was of incorruptible integrity
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents refused by
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Elisha, by reusing payment for healing
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » Was of incorruptible integrity
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents refused by
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Elisha, by reusing payment for healing
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
2 Kings 5:17 (show verse)
Naaman said, “If not, then please, let your servant be given a load of earth for a team of mules; for [from this day on] your servant will no longer offer a burnt offering nor a sacrifice to other gods, but only to the Lord, [the God of Israel].
Decision » Instances of » Naaman
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Mule » Uses of » As pack animals
Mules » Used for » Carrying burdens
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Sacrifices » When offered to God, an acknowledgement of his being the supreme God
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Mule » Uses of » As pack animals
Mules » Used for » Carrying burdens
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Sacrifices » When offered to God, an acknowledgement of his being the supreme God
2 Kings 5:18 (show verse)
In this matter may the Lord pardon your servant: when my master [the king] goes into the house of [his god] Rimmon to worship there, and he leans on my hand and I bow in the house of Rimmon, when I bow down in the house of Rimmon, may the Lord pardon your servant in this matter [of attending the king when he worships].”
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Idol » Temples
Idolatrous » priests » Temples
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By bowing to them
Idolatry » Other customs of » Bowing
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Rimmon
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In temples
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Rimmon » A syrian idol
Syria » Inhabitants of » An idolatrous people
Temple » Idolatrous » Of rimmon, at damascus
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous temples
Idol » Temples
Idolatrous » priests » Temples
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By bowing to them
Idolatry » Other customs of » Bowing
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Rimmon
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In temples
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Rimmon » A syrian idol
Syria » Inhabitants of » An idolatrous people
Temple » Idolatrous » Of rimmon, at damascus
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous temples
2 Kings 5:19 (show verse)
Elisha said to him, “Go in peace.” So Naaman departed and was a good distance away from him,
2 Kings 5:20 (show verse)
when Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “My master has spared this Naaman the Aramean (Syrian), by not accepting from him what he brought. As the Lord lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Unscrupulousness
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » Instances of » Gehazi
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Oath » Gehazi confirms his lie by
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Covetousness
Servants » Bad--exemplified » Gehazi
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Gehazi
Syria » Inhabitants of » Called syrians
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Unscrupulousness
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » Instances of » Gehazi
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Oath » Gehazi confirms his lie by
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Covetousness
Servants » Bad--exemplified » Gehazi
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Gehazi
Syria » Inhabitants of » Called syrians
2 Kings 5:21 (show verse)
So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all well?”
Chariots » Persons of distinction used
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:22 (show verse)
And he said, “All is well. My master has sent me to say, ‘Just now two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of clothes.’”
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » General examples of
mount Ephraim » Ephraim, in central palestine
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Garments » Given as presents
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Lying » Exemplified » Gehazi
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Lying
Silver » Used as money
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » General examples of
mount Ephraim » Ephraim, in central palestine
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Garments » Given as presents
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Lying » Exemplified » Gehazi
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Lying
Silver » Used as money
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:23 (show verse)
Naaman said, “Please take two talents.” And he urged him [to accept], and tied up two talents of silver in two bags with two changes of clothes and gave them to two of his servants; and they carried them in front of Gehazi.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Silver » Often given as presents
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Silver » Often given as presents
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:24 (show verse)
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house [for safekeeping]; and he sent the men away, and they left.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:25 (show verse)
Then he went in and stood before his master. Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” He said, “Your servant went nowhere.”
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Lying
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Lying
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:26 (show verse)
Elisha said to him, “Did my heart not go with you, when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Is it a [proper] time to accept money and clothing and olive orchards and vineyards and sheep and oxen and male and female servants?
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Elisha » Miracles of » Sends naaman's leprosy upon gehazi as a judgment
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Strikes down gehazi with leprosy
Reproof » Exemplified » Elisha
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of gehazi
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Elisha » Miracles of » Sends naaman's leprosy upon gehazi as a judgment
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Strikes down gehazi with leprosy
Reproof » Exemplified » Elisha
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of gehazi
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:27 (show verse)
Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and to your descendants forever.” So Gehazi departed from his presence, a leper as white as snow.
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Curse » Denounced » Against gehazi
Disease » Sent as a judgment » Disease sent
Disease » Instances of » Gehazi
Elisha » Miracles of » Gehazi struck with leprosy
Elisha » Miracles of » Sends naaman's leprosy upon gehazi as a judgment
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
God » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
God's Judgments » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Gehazi
Judgments » Gehazi
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Often hereditary
Leprosy » Turned the skin white
Leprosy » As a judgment » Gehazi
Leprosy » Entailed
Miracles » of Elisha » Gehazi struck with leprosy
Miracles » Catalogue of » Strikes down gehazi with leprosy
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Gehazi struck with leprosy
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Vicegerency » of Elisha » In condemning gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Curse » Denounced » Against gehazi
Disease » Sent as a judgment » Disease sent
Disease » Instances of » Gehazi
Elisha » Miracles of » Gehazi struck with leprosy
Elisha » Miracles of » Sends naaman's leprosy upon gehazi as a judgment
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
God » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
God's Judgments » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Gehazi
Judgments » Gehazi
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Often hereditary
Leprosy » Turned the skin white
Leprosy » As a judgment » Gehazi
Leprosy » Entailed
Miracles » of Elisha » Gehazi struck with leprosy
Miracles » Catalogue of » Strikes down gehazi with leprosy
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Gehazi struck with leprosy
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Vicegerency » of Elisha » In condemning gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi