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II Kings Chapter 5

THE PROPHETS

II KINGS

MELACHIM II

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. It provides insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during those periods. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

Chapter 5

II Kings Chapter 5 Excuse No One on Selfishness and Greed

Arrogance and Greed Exposed

Another chapter that will prick if not rip your heart out!

Unless you are too arrogant or proud, this chapter will not teach you a lesson at all.

“The Leper — Naaman”
“Naaman Respects Elisha”
“The Greed of Gehazi”
“The Consequence of Gehazi’s Wrong Doing”

Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was an eminent man before his master and well honored, for through him Hashem had granted victory to Aram. The man was a great warrior — a leper!
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She said to her mistress, “My master’s prayers [should be brought] before the prophet who is in Samaria; for then he will heal him from his leprosy.”
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He brought brought to the king of Israel the letter which said, “… and now, when this letter reaches you, behold I have sent my servant Naaman to you, that you should heal him from his leprosy.”
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When the king of Israel read the letter, he rent his garments and said, “Am I God that I can take an give life, that this person sends me [instructions] to heal a man of his leprosy? Understand and realize that he seeks a pretext against me!”
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When Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel rent his garments, he sent word to the king, saying, “Why did you rend your garments? Let him come to me now, and he will realize that there is a prophet in Israel!”
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Naaman came with his horses and chariot and stood at the entrance of Elisha’s house.
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Elisha sent him a messenger, saying, “Go and bathe seven times in the Jordan, your flesh will become normal again and you will be cleansed.”
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Naaman was enraged and left. He said, “Behold, I said [to myself] that he would surely come out to me, and stand and call in the Name of Hashem, his God, and wave his hand over the [diseased] area — and the leper would be healed!
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But his servants approached and spoke to him, and said, “My father, had the prophet told you to do a difficult thing, would you not have done it? How much more so [now] that he has told you ‘bathe and become cleansed.’”
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So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, in accordance with the word of the man of God, and his flesh became like the flesh of a young boy, and he became cleansed.
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He returned to the man of God, he and his entire retinue. He arrived and stood before him and said. “Behold, now I know that there is no God in the whole world except in Israel! And now, please accept a tribute from your servant.”
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But [Elisha] answered, “As Hashem before Whom I stood lives, [I swear that] I will not accept.” He urged him to accept, but he refused.
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… for your servant will never again offer a burnt-offering or any sacrifice to other gods, but only to Hashem. May Hashem forgive your servant for this [one] thing, … may Hashem forgive your servant for this [one] thing.”
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Gehazi, the attendant of Elisha, the man of God, said to himself, “Behold, my master has spared this Aramean Naaman by not accepting from his hand what he had brought. As Hashem lives, [I swear] that I shall run after him and take something from him.”
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He then came and stood before his master. Elisha said to him, “Where are you coming from, Gehazi?” He said, “Your servant did not go here or there.”
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[Elisha] then said to him, “Did my heart not go along, when a man turned aside from upon his chariot to greet you! Is this a [proper] time to accept money [with which] to buy clothing, olive trees, vineyards, sheep, cattle, slaves and maidservants?
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Naaman’s leprosy shall therefore cleave to you and to your children forever!” When [Gehazi] left his presence, he was [white] as snow with leprosy.
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1 Now Naaman, the general of the king of Aram, was a prominent man before his lord and respected, for through him had the Lord given victory to Aram; and the man was a great warrior, and he was a mezora.
2 Now the Arameans went out in bands and captured from the land of Israel a young girl, who ministered to Naaman’s wife.
3 And she said to her mistress, “The supplications for my master should be that he go before the prophet who is in Samaria; then he would cure him of his zaraath.
4 And he came and told his master, saying, “In the following manner has the girl from the land of Israel spoken.”
5 And the king of Aram said, “Come, go and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” He went and took in his possession ten talents of silver and six thousand gold pieces, and ten suits of clothes.
6 And the letter came to the king of Israel, saying, “And now, when this letter comes to you, behold I have sent Naaman my servant to you, and you shall cure him of his zaraath.
7 And it was when the king of Israel read the letter, that he rent his garments, and said, “Do I have power from God to put to death and to bring to life, that this one sends to me to cure a man of his zaraath? Just know now and see that he is looking for a pretext against me.”
8 And it was when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had rent his garments, that he sent to the king, saying, “Why have you rent your garments? Let him come to me now, and let him know that there is a prophet in Israel.”
9 And Naaman came with his horses and with his chariots, and he stood at the doorway of Elisha’s house.
10 And Elisha dispatched a messenger to him, saying, “Go and immerse yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored to you, and you will become clean.”
11 Now Naaman became incensed, and he went away, and he said, “Here I thought that he would come out to see me, and he would stand and call in the name of YHVH his God, and he would raise his hand toward the spot and cure the mezora.”
12 Are not Amanah and Parpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Will I not immerse myself in them and become clean?” And he turned and went away in anger.
13 And his servants approached and spoke to him and said, “Master, if the prophet spoke to you to do a difficult thing, would you not do it? And surely since he said to you, ‘Immerse yourself and become clean.’ “
14 And he went down and immersed himself in the Jordan seven times according to the word of the man of God: and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young lad, and he became clean.
15 And he returned to the man of God, he and his entire camp; and he came and stood before him: and he said, “Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. And now, accept a gift from your servant.”
16 And he said, “As the Lord before Whom I have stood, lives, I will not accept.” And he urged him to accept, but he refused.
17 And Naaman said, “Now, if only your servant be given a load of earth as carried by a team of mules, for your servant will no longer offer up a burnt-offering or a sacrifice to other deities, but to the Lord.
18 For this thing may the Lord forgive your servant; when my master comes to Beth-Rimmon to prostrate himself there, and he leans on my hand, and I will prostrate myself in Beth-Rimmon; when I bow in Beth-Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this thing.”
19 And he said to him, “Go in peace”; and he went some distance away from him.
20 And Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, thought, “Here my master has stopped Naaman, this Aramean, from giving, by not taking from his hand what he brought. As the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him.”
21 And Gehazi chased after Naaman; and Naaman saw him running after him, and he leaned over off the chariot toward him, and said, “Is all well?”
22 And he said, “All is well. My master sent me, saying, “Here, just now two youths have come to me from Mt. Ephraim, of the disciples of the prophets. Please give them a talent of silver and two suits of clothing.
23 And Naaman said, “Please take two talents. And he urged him and he tied two talents of silver in two pockets, and two suits of clothing. And he gave his two servants, and they carried them before him.
24 And he came to a secret place, and he took [them] from their hands, and he deposited them in the house. And he dismissed the men, and they went away.
25 And he came and stood before his master, and Elisha said to him, “Where are you coming from, Gehazi?” And he said, “Your servant has gone neither here nor there.”
26 And he said to him, “Did my heart not go when a man turned around off his chariot toward you? Is it time to take the silver, and to buy clothing and olive trees and vineyards and sheep and cattle and slaves and maidservants?
27 Now Naaman’s zaraath shall cling to you and to your children forever.” And he went away from before him, stricken with zaraath, [white] as snow.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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