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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 healed in the Jordan2KI 5:14

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Updated on August 16, 2026

Naaman

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.

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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