Epiphany Season · Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany · Year B
2 Kings 5:1-14
Naaman Healed of Leprosy
February 14, 2027
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 5:1-14 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary shows how Naaman's healing turns on the faith of an unnamed servant girl rather than his rank.
2 Kings 5:1-14 Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading on grace, humility, and the reversal of power as a great commander is sent to wash in the Jordan.
2 Kings 5 verse by verse Precept Austin
An in-depth study of the whole Naaman narrative with word notes and cross references.
Classic commentaries on 2 Kings 5 BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries across the chapter for close reading of Naaman's cleansing.
2 Kings 5:1-14 Enduring Word · David Guzik
An accessible verse-by-verse commentary, widely used across evangelical churches.
Background & Word Study
2 Kings 5:1-27: Naaman the Syrian Enter the Bible
A passage overview structuring Naaman's story around need, conversion, and his struggle to accept grace.
2 Kings 5 in Hebrew, with Jewish commentary Sefaria
The Hebrew and English text with classical Jewish commentaries for word study.
Overview: 1-2 Kings BibleProject
An animated walk through Kings that sets Elisha's ministry and the Naaman episode in the book's larger story.
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Questions preachers ask
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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