Thematic Bible
2 Kings 5:1 (show verse)
Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in the opinion of his master. He was highly favored, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. Though he was a mighty and valiant man, he was suffering from leprosy.
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)
On one of their raids to the territory of Israel, Aram had taken captive a young girl when she was an infant, who had eventually become an attendant to Naaman's wife.
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 mentioned to her mistress, "If only my master were to visit the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure 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)
Later, Naaman went to inform his master and told him something like this: "Thus and so spoke the young woman from the territory of 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
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)
The king of Aram replied, "Go now, and I'll send a letter to the king of Israel." So he left and took with him ten talents of silver and 6,000 units of gold, along with ten sets 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)
He also brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read as follows: ""and now as this letter finds its way to you, look! I've sent my servant Naaman to you so 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 ripped his clothes and cried out, "Am I God? Can I kill and give life? Is this man sending me a request to heal a man's leprosy? Let's think about this he's looking for a reason to start a fight 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)
When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king and asked, "Why did you tear your clothes? Please, let the man come visit me and he will learn that there is a 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 arrived with his horses and chariots and stood in front of the door to 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 out to him, who told him, "Go bathe in the Jordan River seven times. Your flesh will be restored for you. Now stay 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 flew into a rage and left, telling himself, "Look! I thought "He's surely going to come out to me, stand still, call out in the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the infection, and cure the leprosy!'
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)
Aren't the Abana and Pharpar rivers in Damascus better than all of the water in Israel? Couldn't I just bathe in them and become clean?" So he turned away and left, filled with anger.
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)
But then his servants approached him and spoke with him. They said, "My father, had the prophet only asked of you something great, you would have done it, wouldn't you? Yet he told you, "Bathe, 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 River seven times, just as the man of God had said, and his flesh rejuvenated like the flesh of a newborn 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)
Naaman went back to the man of God, along with his entire entourage, and stood before him. "Please look!" he said. "I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel! So please, take a present 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 replied, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not receive anything from you." Though Naaman urged him to take it, Elisha declined.
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)
So Naaman asked, "No? Then please let your servant load two mules with dirt from Israel, because your servant will no longer offer any burnt offering or sacrifice to any other god but the LORD.
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 one area may the LORD pardon your servant: Whenever my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship there, he will lean on my hand while I bow down in the temple of Rimmon. So may the LORD pardon your servant in this one area."
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)
"Go in peace," he said. So Naaman left.
2 Kings 5:20 (show verse)
After Naaman had gone only a short distance, Gehazi, the attendant to Elisha, the man of God, told himself, "Look how my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman! He declined to take from him what he brought. As the LORD lives, I'm going to 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 ran after Naaman. When Naaman noticed someone running after him, he came down from his chariot, greeted him and asked, "Is everything all right?"
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)
Gehazi said, "Everything's all right. My master sent me to tell you, "Just now two men from the Guild of Prophets have arrived from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them each a talent of silver bullion and two sets 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)
But Naaman said, "Please accept my invitation to take two talents of silver." He urged him, binding two talents of silver in two bags, along with two sets of clothes. He placed them in the care of two of his young men, and they went on ahead 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 arrived at the stronghold, Gehazi took the bags from their custody and hid them away in the house. Then 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)
Later he went to address his master. Elisha asked him, "Where did you go, Gehazi?" "Your servant went nowhere in particular," he said.
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)
But Elisha responded, "Didn't my heart break as the man was turning from his chariot to greet you? Is now the time to receive money? To receive clothes? And olive groves, vineyards, sheep, oxen, servants, or female attendants?
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)
Naaman's leprosy will plague you and your descendants forever!" As he left Elisha's presence, he was infected with leprosy that looked like white 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