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2 Kings 5:1-15a
Naaman Healed of Leprosy
January 25, 2026
Overview & Insights
“His flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.” (2 Kings 5:14)
The account of Elisha’s miracles continues with the story of Naaman the Aramean, who is healed as he bathes in the river Jordan. It is yet another narrative that picks up themes from the Elijah story; the LORD is seen to be God, not only of Israelites, but also of foreigners (1 Kgs. 17:17–24) and is acknowledged as the only real God (1 Kgs. 18:20–40).
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Commentary
2 Kings 5 Commentary: Naaman the Leper, Verse by Verse Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik traces Naaman's healing, the servant girl's witness, and Elisha's plain instruction.
2 Kings 5:1 Classic Commentaries Compared BibleHub
Historic commentators compared on the Naaman narrative verse by verse.
2 Kings 5 Commentary Precept Austin
Word studies, maps, and preaching quotations on the healing of the Aramean commander.
2 Kings 5:1-14 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on pride, humility, and God working through humble means.
Commentary on 2 Kings 5:1-14 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary lectionary commentary on this same Naaman healing as border-crossing grace.
Background & Word Study
II Kings 5 (Hebrew text and commentaries) Sefaria
Hebrew and English with classical Jewish commentaries for close reading of the Naaman account.
2 Kings 5:1 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text with parsing and Strong's numbers for the opening of the story.
2 Kings (Enter the Bible) Enter the Bible
Background on the books of Kings and the Elisha cycle that frames this healing.
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How is Naaman healed?
The proud Syrian commander must humble himself and wash seven times in the Jordan as the prophet commands; when he does, his leprosy is gone, and he confesses the God of Israel.
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