Thematic Bible
2 Kings 5:1 (show verse)
Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, 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)
And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on 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)
And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover 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)
And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land 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)
And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.
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, saying, Now when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have therewith sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover 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)
And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against 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)
And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? let him come now to me, and he shall know 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 came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.
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)
And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt 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 wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover 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, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may 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)
And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, 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)
Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh 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)
And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy 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 he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he 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)
And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto 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 thing the LORD pardon thy servant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon thy servant in this thing.
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)
And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.
2 Kings 5:20 (show verse)
But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of 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 followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted 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 hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.
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)
And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.
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)
And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
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)
But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.
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)
And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?
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)
The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out 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