Thematic Bible
2 Kings 5:1 (show verse)
Naaman, commander of the army for the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded because through him, the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man was a brave warrior, but he had a skin disease.
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)
Aram had gone on raids and brought back from the land of Israel a young girl who served 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 said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his skin disease.”
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)
So Naaman went and told his master what the girl from the land of Israel had said.
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)
Therefore, the king of Aram said, “Go and I will send a letter with you to the king of Israel.”
So he went and took with him 750 pounds of silver, 150 pounds of gold, and 10 changes of clothes.
So he went and took with him 750 pounds
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 brought the letter to the king of Israel, and it read:
When this letter comes to you, note that I have sent you my servant Naaman for you to cure him of his skin disease.
When this letter comes to you, note that I have sent you my servant Naaman for you to cure him of his skin disease.
benhadad » King of syria in the time of ahab
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Jehoram, or joram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Joram or jehoram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Letters » King of syria to king of israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
intercession » Instances of » The king of syria for naaman
Jehoram, or joram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Joram or jehoram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Letters » King of syria to king of israel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Motive » Misunderstood » The king of syria's, in sending presents to the king of israel by naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Select readings » Naaman the leper
2 Kings 5:7 (show verse)
When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life that this man expects me to cure a man of his skin disease? Think it over and you will see that he is only picking 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 tore his clothes, he sent a message to the king, “Why have you torn your clothes? Have him come to me, and he will know 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 chariots and stood at 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)
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go wash seven times in the Jordan and your flesh will be restored 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 got angry and left, saying, “I was telling myself: He will surely come out, stand and call on the name of Yahweh his God, and will wave his hand over the spot and cure the skin disease.
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 Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and left 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)
But his servants approached and said to him, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more should you do it when he tells you, ‘Wash and be clean’?”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of naaman
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Pride » Instances of » Naaman, refusing to wash in the jordan river
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman
Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of naaman
2 Kings 5:14 (show verse)
So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the command of the man of God. Then his skin was restored and became like the skin of a small boy, and he was clean.
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Healing of naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Naaman healed
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Water » Miracles connected with » Healing powers communicated to
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Jordan » Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Healing of naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leprosy » Power of God manifested in curing
Leprosy » Healed » Naaman
Masters' » Should receive faithful advice from servants
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Naaman healed
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Select readings » Naaman the leper
Water » Miracles connected with » Healing powers communicated to
2 Kings 5:15 (show verse)
Then Naaman and his whole company went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “I know there’s no God in the whole world except in Israel. Therefore, please accept a gift from your servant.”
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The captive girl who returned good for evil and saved a man's life
Decision » Instances of » Naaman
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
Decision » Instances of » Naaman
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Elisha » Miracles of » Heals naaman the leper
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Miracles » Catalogue of » Cures naaman
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
2 Kings 5:16 (show verse)
But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, I stand before Him. I will not accept it.” Naaman urged him to accept 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)
Naaman responded, “If not, please let your servant be given as much soil as a pair of mules can carry, for your servant will no longer offer a burnt offering or a sacrifice to any other god but Yahweh.
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)
However, in a particular matter may the Lord pardon your servant: When my master, the king of Aram, goes into the temple of Rimmon to worship and I, as his right-hand man, bow in the temple of Rimmon—when I bow in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord pardon your servant in this matter.”
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)
So he said to him, “Go in peace.”
After Naaman had traveled a short distance from Elisha,
After Naaman had traveled a short distance from Elisha,
2 Kings 5:20 (show verse)
Gehazi, the attendant of Elisha the man of God, thought: My master has let this Aramean Naaman off lightly by not accepting from him what he brought. As the Lord lives, I will run after him and get something from him.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Unscrupulousness
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » Instances of » Gehazi
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Oath » Gehazi confirms his lie by
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Covetousness
Servants » Bad--exemplified » Gehazi
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Gehazi
Syria » Inhabitants of » Called syrians
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Unscrupulousness
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » Instances of » Gehazi
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Oath » Gehazi confirms his lie by
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Covetousness
Servants » Bad--exemplified » Gehazi
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Gehazi
Syria » Inhabitants of » Called syrians
2 Kings 5:21 (show verse)
So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and 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, “It’s all right. My master has sent me to say, ‘I have just now discovered that two young men from the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them 75 pounds of silver and two changes of clothes.’”
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » General examples of
mount Ephraim » Ephraim, in central palestine
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Garments » Given as presents
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Lying » Exemplified » Gehazi
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Lying
Silver » Used as money
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Covetousness » Leads to » Lying
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Deception » General examples of
mount Ephraim » Ephraim, in central palestine
Falsehood » Instances of » Gehazi, when he ran after naaman, and misrepresented that elisha wanted a talent of silver and two changes of clothes
Garments » Given as presents
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Lying » Exemplified » Gehazi
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Naaman » A syrian general, healed of leprosy by elisha
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Lying
Silver » Used as money
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:23 (show verse)
But Naaman insisted, “Please, accept 150 pounds.” He urged Gehazi and then packed 150 pounds of silver in two bags with two changes of clothes. Naaman gave them to two of his young men who carried them 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 Gehazi came to the hill, he took the gifts from them and stored them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, 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)
Gehazi came and stood by his master. “Where did you go, Gehazi?” Elisha asked him.
“Your servant didn’t go anywhere,” he replied.
“Your servant didn’t go anywhere,” he replied.
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 questioned him, “Wasn’t my spirit there when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to accept money and clothes, olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, and male and female slaves?
Covetousness » Instances of » Gehazi, in taking a gift from naaman
Elisha » Miracles of » Sends naaman's leprosy upon gehazi as a judgment
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Strikes down gehazi with leprosy
Reproof » Exemplified » Elisha
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of gehazi
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
Elisha » Miracles of » Sends naaman's leprosy upon gehazi as a judgment
Gehazi » Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Strikes down gehazi with leprosy
Reproof » Exemplified » Elisha
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of gehazi
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Gehazi
Worldliness » Instances of » Gehazi
2 Kings 5:27 (show verse)
Therefore, Naaman’s skin disease will cling to you and your descendants forever.” So Gehazi went out from his presence diseased—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