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What is the summary of 2 Kings 5?
Introduction. The Syrian military leader Naaman was healed of leprosy as he followed the counsel of the prophet Elisha. Later, Elisha miraculously caused an axe head to float in water. Elisha also helped Israel defeat the Syrian army by revealing Syria’s war plans to the king of Israel.
What do we learn from the story of Naaman?
One of the take away lessons from the story of Naaman is that God meets us where we are. No matter how feeble or misguided our faith, he is looking for that one step that shows Him that we believe in his existence and His power. The rest God will deal with over time.
How was Naaman cured of his leprosy?
Elisha sent his servant to give Naaman the Lord’s instructions. The Lord would heal Naaman if he washed himself in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman was angry because he wanted the Lord’s prophet to come out and quickly heal him. Naaman complained that the Jordan River was not as good as the great rivers in Syria.
Who told Naaman about Elisha?
5:3). King Jehoram sent Naaman to the prophet Elisha to be cleansed of his leprosy.
What is second King Chapter 5?
The book is a compilation of various annals recording the acts of the kings of Israel and Judah by a Deuteronomic compiler in the seventh century BCE, with a supplement added in the sixth century BCE. This chapter records an astonishing healing of Naaman, an Aramean general, by the prophet Elisha
Why did Elisha refuse the gifts that Naaman brought?
One of the take away lessons from the story of Naaman is that God meets us where we are. No matter how feeble or misguided our faith, he is looking for that one step that shows Him that we believe in his existence and His power. The rest God will deal with over time.
Who is Naaman in 2 Kings?
After Naaman was cured of leprosy, he offered Elisha gifts for his use of priesthood powers. Elisha refused to accept the gifts, but his servant, Gehazi, decided he would run after him, and take somewhat of him. (2 Kings 5:20.)
How did Naaman become a leper?
Bible Gateway 2 Kings 5 :: NIV. Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy.
What is the meaning of Naaman?
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Why was Naaman’s healing significant?
Naaman needed a healing that medical science could not provide. He needed a healing that could only come through the miracle working power of God. In 2 Kings 5:1-19, Naaman was sent to Elisha, a mighty prophet of God in Israel to be supernaturally healed.
What did leprosy represent in the Bible?
Because leprosy was so visible and involved the decay or corruption of the body, it served as an excellent symbol of sinfulness. Sin corrupts someone spiritually the way leprosy corrupts someone physically.
What was Naaman’s illness in the Bible?
It is ironic that despite Naaman’s strength and success, in the eyes of Israel and most of the ancient world his disease of leprosy was associated with uncleanliness. Thus, Naaman was dying as an unclean man, and that fact completely eclipsed his greatness!
How was Naaman healed of leprosy?
Elisha sent his servant to give Naaman the Lord’s instructions. The Lord would heal Naaman if he washed himself in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman was angry because he wanted the Lord’s prophet to come out and quickly heal him. Naaman complained that the Jordan River was not as good as the great rivers in Syria.
What was Naaman suffering from?
Naaman needed a healing that medical science could not provide. He needed a healing that could only come through the miracle working power of God. In 2 Kings 5:1-19, Naaman was sent to Elisha, a mighty prophet of God in Israel to be supernaturally healed.
Who inherited Naaman’s leprosy?
Naaman was a valiant soldier and highly regarded. There was just one problem. He had leprosy, a terrible skin disease that was incurable in ancient days. But Naaman had an uncommon advocate.
What we can learn from the story of Naaman?
A servant of Elisha, Gehazi, seeing Naaman being turned away from offering God offerings, ran after him and falsely asked for clothing and silver for visitors. And the leprosy from Naaman fell on Gehazi and would remain in his descendants.
Who told Naaman to the prophet?
Elisha
What message did Naaman receive from the prophet Elisha?
In 2 Kings 5:1-19, Naaman was sent to Elisha, a mighty prophet of God in Israel to be supernaturally healed. Instead of Elisha coming to the door to greet Naaman, he sent a messenger to him saying, Go and wash in the Jordan River seven times, and your flesh will be restored to you and you shall be clean.
Who was healed of leprosy by Elisha?
After Naaman was cured of leprosy, he offered Elisha gifts for his use of priesthood powers. Elisha refused to accept the gifts, but his servant, Gehazi, decided he would run after him, and take somewhat of him. (2 Kings 5:20.)
What happens in Second Kings?
Introduction. The Syrian military leader Naaman was healed of leprosy as he followed the counsel of the prophet Elisha. Later, Elisha miraculously caused an axe head to float in water. Elisha also helped Israel defeat the Syrian army by revealing Syria’s war plans to the king of Israel.
What is second king Chapter 4?
Judah and Israel unite in a war against Moab and are victorious. The Lord heals Naaman, the captain of the Syrian army, of his leprosy. The people of Israel experience famines. The wicked Jezebel is killed, and the house of Ahab is destroyed.
What is second king Chapter 7?
When Elisha travels through the land of Shunem, a woman helps feed and lodge him whenever he stops by. She and her husband make a room especially for him. This pleases Elisha, so he decides to do something for the Shunnamite woman. He tells his servant Gehazi to call her and he makes his offer of help.
Why was Naaman offended by Elisha?
Naaman seems to have been angered on two counts: first, that Elisha would communicate with him through a mere servant rather than honoring him with a personal response; and second, that the promised cure should involve an action on Naaman’s part, a simple action at that, rather than a dramatic miracle at the hand of
Why was Naaman upset when Elisha left?
Naaman seems to have been angry for two reasons: first, that Elisha would communicate with him through a servant rather than honoring him with a personal response; and second, that the cure should require a simple action on Naaman’s part rather than a dramatic miracle at the hand of the prophet.
What lesson do we learn from the story of Naaman?
* Remember that helping people can change their lives. After he was healed, Naaman said he wouldn’t worship any other god. And Naaman asked that God would forgive him whenever he had to accompany his own boss into a temple where people worshipped a false god.