Naaman Syrian Commander Healed of Leprosy

Naaman was the commander of the army of the king of Syria, a great and honorable man, but he had leprosy. Through a young Israelite slave girl, he learned of the prophet Elisha. Despite initial reluctance to bathe in the Jordan River, he obeyed and was miraculously healed, declaring faith in the God of Israel.

1. Military Careerc. 850 BC

   Naaman is commander of the Syrian army, victorious but leprous.

   2KI 5:1

2. Israelite Servant Girlc. 850 BC

   A captive Israelite girl tells Naaman's wife about Elisha.

   2KI 5:2-3

3. Visit to Elishac. 850 BC

   Naaman goes to Elisha who tells him to wash seven times in the Jordan.

   2KI 5:9-10

4. Angerc. 850 BC

   Naaman is furious at the simple instruction but his servants persuade him.

   2KI 5:11-13

5. Healingc. 850 BC

   Naaman obeys, washes in the Jordan, and is completely healed.

   2KI 5:14

6. Conversionc. 850 BC

   Naaman declares there is no God except the God of Israel.

   2KI 5:15-17