Naaman

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Naaman
Naaman is commander of the Syrian army, victorious but leprous.
2KI.5.1

Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, {but he was} a leper. {with: Heb. before} {honourable: or, gracious: Heb. lifted up, or, accepted in countenance} {deliverance: or, victory}

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Naaman's Journey Map

Map of Naaman's biblical journey through 2 locations, from Damascus to Samaria.
Route map of Naaman's journey, from Damascus to Samaria.

Journey Timeline

Military Careerc. 850 BC
Damascus

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

2KI 5:1
Israelite Servant Girlc. 850 BC
Jerusalem

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

2KI 5:2-3
Visit to Elishac. 850 BC
Samaria

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

2KI 5:9-10
Angerc. 850 BC
Jerusalem

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

2KI 5:11-13
Healingc. 850 BC
Jerusalem

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

2KI 5:14
Conversionc. 850 BC
Jerusalem

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

2KI 5:15-17

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