Naaman Healed of Leprosy

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Naaman, a respected Syrian military commander afflicted with leprosy, sought healing from the prophet Elisha after learning of him through an Israelite servant girl. Following Elisha's directive to dip himself seven times in the Jordan River, Naaman initially resisted due to pride but ultimately obeyed and was miraculously cleansed of his disease. This event underscores God's willingness to extend mercy to foreigners who humble themselves in faith, leading Naaman to recognize the sovereignty of the God of Israel. It also illustrates key biblical themes of obedience, humility, and the power of prophetic ministry beyond Israel's borders.

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Category
Healing
Testament
Old Testament
Performed by
God through Elisha

Key Passages

Naaman Healed

2 Kings 5:10-14

A10nd 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.

11 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. 12 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. 13 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? 14 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.

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Did You Know?

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Naaman was a powerful Syrian commander who had leprosy. He came expecting Elisha to perform a dramatic healing.

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Elisha told him to wash seven times in the Jordan River. a simple, humbling command that offended Naaman at first.

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After his servants convinced him, Naaman obeyed and was completely healed. His skin became like that of a little child.

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The story highlights that God's healing often comes through humble obedience rather than impressive displays.