Thematic Bible
2 Kings 5:1 (show verse)
Now Naaman, chief of the army of the king of Aram, was a man of high position with his master, and greatly respected, because by him the Lord had given salvation to Aram; 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)
Now the Aramaeans had gone out in bands, and taken prisoner from Israel a little girl, who became servant 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)
And she said to her master's wife, If only my lord would go to the prophet in Samaria, he would make him well.
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 someone went and said to his lord, This is what the girl from the land of Israel says.
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)
So the king of Aram said, Go then; and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he went, taking with him ten talents of silver and six thousand 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 took the letter to the king of Israel, in which the king of Aram had said, See, I have sent my servant Naaman to you to be made well, for he is a leper.
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)
But the king of Israel, after reading the letter, was greatly troubled and said, Am I God, to give death and life? why does this man send a leper to me to be made well? is it not clear that he is looking for a cause of war?
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 Elisha, the man of God, hearing that the king of Israel had done this, sent to the king, saying, Why are you troubled? send the man to me, so that he may see 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, with all his horses and his carriages, came to the door 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)
And Elisha sent a servant to him, saying, Go to Jordan, and after washing seven times in its waters your flesh will be well again 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 angry and went away and said, I had the idea that he would come out to see such an important person as I am, and make prayer to the Lord his God, and with a wave of his hand over the place make the leper well.
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 be washed in them and become clean? So turning, he went away in wrath.
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 came to him and said, If the prophet had given you orders to do some great thing, would you not have done it? how much more then, when he says to you, Be washed and become 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 he went down seven times into the waters of Jordan, as the man of God had said; and his flesh became like the flesh of a little child again, 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 he went back to the man of God, with all his train, and, taking his place before him, said, Now I am certain that there is no God in all the earth, but only in Israel: now then, take an offering from me.
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, By the life of the Lord whose servant I am, I will take nothing from you. And he did his best to make him take it but he would not.
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)
Then Naaman said, If you will not, then let there be given to your servant as much earth as two beasts are able to take on their backs; because from now on, your servant will make no offering or burned offering to other gods, but only to 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)
But may your servant have the Lord's forgiveness for this one thing: when my master goes into the house of Rimmon for worship there, supported on my arm, and my head is bent in the house of Rimmon; when his head is bent in the house of Rimmon, may your servant have the Lord's forgiveness for 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 to him, Go in peace. And he went from him some distance.
2 Kings 5:20 (show verse)
But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, the man of God, said, Now my master has taken nothing from Naaman, this Aramaean, of what he would have given him: by the living Lord, I will go 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 went after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he got down from his carriage and went back to 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: but my master has sent me, saying, Even now, two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill-country of Ephraim; will you give me a talent of silver and two changes of clothing for them?
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 good enough to take two talents. And forcing him to take them, he put two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and gave them to his two servants to take 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)
When he came to the hill, he took them from their hands, and put them away in the house; and he sent the men away, and they went.
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 came in and took his place before his master. And Elisha said to him, Where have you come from, Gehazi? And 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)
And he said to him, Did not my heart go with you, when the man got down from his carriage and went back to you? Is this a time for getting money, and clothing, and olive-gardens and vine-gardens, and sheep and oxen, and men-servants and women-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)
Because of what you have done, the disease of Naaman the leper will take you in its grip, and your seed after you, for ever. And he went out from before him 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