But Naaman went away angry, saying, "I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. But Naaman went away angry,Though honored as Aram’s leading military commander, Naaman was powerless to remove his leprosy. His anger exposed wounded pride and resistance to receiving help on terms he did not control.
Jon 4:1-4 Jonah, however, was greatly displeased, and he became angry.…
1Ki 21:4 So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry…
Pro 14:17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man……
saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, He expected Elisha to meet him personally and give him the public honor due to a man of his rank.
Jhn 4:47-50 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee…
Luk 7:6-7 So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far…
Mat 8:8 The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy…
stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, Naaman assumed the prophet would perform a visible and impressive ceremony, treating the healing as an event worthy of his importance.
1Ki 18:24 Then you may call on the name of your god,…
Jol 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved…
Rom 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord…
and wave his hand over the spot He looked for a dramatic gesture directed at the diseased area, rather than a simple command requiring humble obedience.
Mrk 1:41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand…
Luk 4:40 At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases…
Act 28:8-9 The father of Publius was sick in bed…
to cure my leprosy. Naaman wanted healing, but he initially rejected the means God appointed. His eventual cleansing would show that the Lord’s power was not limited by nationality, rank, or human expectations.
Num 12:13-15 So Moses cried out to the LORD, “O God, please heal her!”…
Mat 8:2-3 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him…
Luk 17:12-14 As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers.…
Persons / Places / Events 1. NaamanA commander of the army of the king of Aram, Naaman was a valiant soldier but suffered from leprosy. His account is central to this passage as it highlights his expectations and subsequent disappointment. 2. ElishaThe prophet of God in Israel who instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan River to be healed of his leprosy. Elisha's actions and instructions are pivotal in demonstrating God's power and the importance of obedience. 3. Jordan RiverThe river in which Naaman was instructed to wash seven times to be cleansed of his leprosy. It symbolizes humility and obedience to God's instructions. 4. Aram (Syria)The nation where Naaman served as a military commander. It was often in conflict with Israel, adding a layer of complexity to Naaman's journey to seek healing in Israel. 5. LeprosyA chronic skin disease that rendered individuals ceremonially unclean in Israel. Naaman's healing from leprosy serves as a metaphor for spiritual cleansing and redemption. Teaching Points Expectations vs. God's WaysNaaman's anger stemmed from unmet expectations. We must be open to God's methods, which may differ from our own preconceived notions. The Role of Humility in Receiving God's BlessingsNaaman's healing required humility. Similarly, we must humble ourselves to receive God's grace and guidance. Obedience to God's InstructionsNaaman's healing was contingent on his obedience. Our spiritual growth often requires us to follow God's commands, even when they seem simple or insignificant. God's Grace Extends Beyond BoundariesNaaman, a foreigner, received God's healing, illustrating that God's grace is available to all who seek Him in faith. The Danger of PrideNaaman's initial pride almost cost him his healing. Pride can be a barrier to experiencing God's full blessings in our lives. Bible Study Questions 1. How do Naaman's expectations of how he should be healed reflect our own expectations of how God should work in our lives? 2. In what ways does Naaman's account challenge us to examine areas of pride that may hinder our relationship with God? 3. How can we apply the principle of humility in our daily walk with God, especially when His instructions seem simple or counterintuitive? 4. What does Naaman's healing teach us about God's willingness to extend grace and healing beyond cultural and national boundaries? 5. How can we ensure that we are obedient to God's instructions, even when they do not align with our personal expectations or desires? Connections to Other Scriptures Luke 4:27Jesus references Naaman's healing to illustrate God's grace extending beyond Israel, emphasizing faith and obedience over nationality or status. James 4:6This verse speaks to the theme of humility, which is a key lesson in Naaman's account. Naaman's initial pride is contrasted with the humility required to follow Elisha's simple instructions. Proverbs 3:5-6Trusting in the Lord with all one's heart and not leaning on one's own understanding is a principle that Naaman had to learn through his experience. | Alloy in Grandeur | Matthew Henry. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | Greatness Secondary to Goodness | | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | Naaman | Canon Hutchings. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | Naaman the Syrian | F. Whitfield, M. A. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | Naaman, the Leper | C. Bullock. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | Naaman, the Syrian | M. G. Pearse. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | Namman the Syrian | Monday Club Sermons | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | Some Modern Lessons from an Ancient Story | Homiletic Review | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | The Buts of Life | J. Greenhough, M. A. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | The Conquest of Disadvantages | H. H. Henson, B. D. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | The Fruits of Adversity | E. F. Chapman, M. A. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | The History of Naaman's Disease and Cure | Homilist | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | The Method of Grace | W. Mincher. | 2 Kings 5:1-19 | | History of Naaman's Disease and Cure | D. Thomas | 2 Kings 5:1-27 | | Naaman the Syrian | C.H. Irwin | 2 Kings 5:4-19 | | The Story of Naaman: 2. the Suggestive Cure | J. Orr | 2 Kings 5:8-19 | | Dangers of Preconception | J. L. Elderdice. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | Divine Prescriptions Must be Heeded | | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | I Thought | Spurgeon, Charles Haddon | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | Man's Thoughts and God's Thoughts | J. R. Macduff, D. D. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | Misconception as to What is Primary | | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | Pride Must Give Way | J. Robertson. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | Pride Overcoming Want | A. Maclaren, D. D. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | Seeking Entrance At the Wrong Door | | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | Superior Sinners | Henry Varley. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | The Commonplace | G. H. Morrison, M. A. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | The Danger of Preconceptions | J. Parker, D. D. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | The Syrian Leper | Homilist | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | The Two Roads | Alexander Maclaren, D. D. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 | | What Bars the Way | Alex. Whyte, D. D. | 2 Kings 5:11-12 |
People Aram, Elisha, Gehazi, Naaman, SyriansPlaces Abana River, Damascus, Jordan River, Pharpar, Samaria, SyriaTopics Angry, Behold, Certainly, Cure, Furious, Heal, Idea, Important, Leper, Leprosy, Naaman, Na'aman, Prayer, Recover, Recovered, Saying, Spot, Stand, Stood, Strike, Surely, Wave, Waved, WrothDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Kings 5:11 5765 attitudes, to people
5791 anger, human
8640 calling upon God
8804 pride, examples 2 Kings 5:1-14 1416 miracles, nature of
5298 doctors
8131 guidance, results 2 Kings 5:8-14 4260 rivers and streams 2 Kings 5:9-14 7342 cleanliness 2 Kings 5:10-14 1418 miracles, responses
5333 healing 2 Kings 5:11-12 5876 helpfulness
5883 impatience
5964 temper Library Naaman's Wrath
'And Elisha sent a messenger unto Naaman, 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.'--2 KINGS v. 10,11. These two figures are significant of much beyond themselves. Elisha the prophet is the bearer of a divine cure. Naaman, the great Syrian noble, is stricken with the disease that throughout the Old Testament is treated as a parable of sin and death. He was the commander-in-chief of the army …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureNaaman's Imperfect Faith
'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. 16. 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. 17. 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 …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Mr. Evil-Questioning Tried and Executed
Just listen to what Evil Questioning said to Naaman, and what Naaman said as the result of it. If I understand my text aright, it means just this: "What virtue can there be in water? Why should I be told to go and wash at all? I have washed many times and it never cured my leprosy. This dry disease is not so readily got rid of; but supposing there is some medical influence in water, why must I wash in Jordan? It is but a mere ditch, why can I not go and wash in some of my own rivers? We have medicinal …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860 A Little Maid
BY THEODORE T. MUNGER [From "Lamps and Paths," by courtesy of Houghton, Mifflin & Co.] In old days we read of angels who came and took men by the hand, and led them away from the city of Destruction. We see no white-robed angels now; yet men are led away from threatening destruction: a hand is put into theirs, and they are gently guided toward a bright and calm land, so that they look no more backward; and the hand may be that of a little child.--GEORGE ELIOT As aromatic plants bestow No spicy fragrance …
Philip P. Wells—Bible Stories and Religious Classics Gehazi
BY REV. J. MORGAN GIBBON "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."--2 KINGS v. 27. Elisha and Gehazi were master and man. They were more. They were almost father and son. Elisha calls him "my heart," just as Paul calls Onesimus his heart. Yet they parted so.--"He went out from his presence a leper." The punishment was terrible. Was it deserved? Had the master a right to pass this sentence? …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Whether Christ's Genealogy is Suitably Traced by the Evangelists?
Objection 1: It would seem that Christ's genealogy is not suitably traced by the Evangelists. For it is written (Is. 53:8): "Who shall declare His generation?" Therefore Christ's genealogy should not have been set down. Objection 2: Further, one man cannot possibly have two fathers. But Matthew says that "Jacob begot Joseph, the husband of Mary": whereas Luke says that Joseph was the son of Heli. Therefore they contradict one another. Objection 3: Further, there seem to be divergencies between them …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Whether Christ was Baptized at a Fitting Time?
Objection 1: It would seem that Christ was baptized at an unfitting time. For Christ was baptized in order that He might lead others to baptism by His example. But it is commendable that the faithful of Christ should be baptized, not merely before their thirtieth year, but even in infancy. Therefore it seems that Christ should not have been baptized at the age of thirty. Objection 2: Further, we do not read that Christ taught or worked miracles before being baptized. But it would have been more profitable …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica "Let any Man Come. "
[7] "In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. He that believeth on Me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."--John 7:37-38. THE text which heads this paper contains one of those mighty sayings of Christ which deserve to be printed in letters of gold. All the stars in heaven are bright and beautiful; yet even a child can see that "one star differeth from another in glory" …
John Charles Ryle—The Upper Room: Being a Few Truths for the Times Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 2 Kings 5:11 NIV2 Kings 5:11 NLT2 Kings 5:11 ESV2 Kings 5:11 NASB2 Kings 5:11 KJV
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