2 Kings 5

The history of Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, a leper; who was informed by a little Israelitish captive maid that a prophet of the Lord, in Samaria, could cure him, 2 Kings 5:1-4 . The king of Syria sends him, with a letter and rich presents, to the king of Israel, that he should recover him of his leprosy, 2 Kings 5:5 , 2 Kings 5:6 . On receiving the letter, the king of Israel is greatly distressed, supposing that the Syrian king designed to seek a quarrel with him; in desiring him to cleanse a leper, when it was well known that none could cure that disorder but God, 2 Kings 5:7 . Elisha, hearing this, orders Naaman to be sent to him, 2 Kings 5:8 . He comes to Elisha's house in great state, 2 Kings 5:9 . And the prophet sends a messenger to him, ordering him to wash in Jordan seven times, and he should be made clean, 2 Kings 5:10 . Naaman is displeased that he is received with so little ceremony, and departs in a rage, 2 Kings 5:11 , 2 Kings 5:12 . His servants reason with him; he is persuaded, goes to Jordan, washes, and is made clean, 2 Kings 5:13 , 2 Kings 5:14 . He returns to Elisha; acknowledges the true God; and offers him a present, which the prophet refuses, 2 Kings 5:15 , 2 Kings 5:16 . He asks directions, promises never to sacrifice to any other god, and is dismissed, 2 Kings 5:17-19 . Gehazi runs after him, pretends he is sent by his master for a talent of silver and two changes of raiment; which he receives, brings home, and hides, 2 Kings 5:20-24 . Elisha questions him; convicts him of his wickedness; pronounces a curse of leprosy upon him, with which he is immediately afflicted; and departs from his master a leper, as white as snow, 2 Kings 5:25-27 .