Luke 4:27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, yet none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”

4:27 NET

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New English Translation - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, yet none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”
新标点和合本 - 先知以利沙的时候，以色列中有许多长大麻风的，但内中除了叙利亚国的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 在以利沙先知的时候，以色列中有许多麻风病人，但除了叙利亚的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 在以利沙先知的时候，以色列中有许多麻风病人，但除了叙利亚的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
当代译本 - 在以利沙先知的时代，以色列国有许多患麻风病的人，但没有一个人得到医治，反而叙利亚的乃缦得到了医治。”
圣经新译本 - 以利沙先知的时候，以色列中有许多患痲风的人，其中除了叙利亚的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
中文标准译本 - 还有，在先知以利沙的时代，在以色列有许多麻风病人；可是除了叙利亚人奈曼以外，没有一个人被洁净。”
现代标点和合本 - 先知以利沙的时候，以色列中有许多长大麻风的，但内中除了叙利亚国的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
和合本（拼音版） - 先知以利沙的时候，以色列中有许多长大麻风的，但内中除了叙利亚国的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
New International Version - And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”
New International Reader's Version - And there were many in Israel who had skin diseases in the days of Elisha the prophet. But not one of them was healed except Naaman the Syrian.”
English Standard Version - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”
New Living Translation - And many in Israel had leprosy in the time of the prophet Elisha, but the only one healed was Naaman, a Syrian.”
Christian Standard Bible - And in the prophet Elisha’s time, there were many in Israel who had leprosy, and yet not one of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”
New American Standard Bible - And there were many with leprosy in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”
New King James Version - And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”
Amplified Bible - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and not one of them was cleansed [by being healed] except Naaman the Syrian.”
American Standard Version - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.
King James Version - And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.
World English Bible - There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed, except Naaman, the Syrian.”
新標點和合本 - 先知以利沙的時候，以色列中有許多長大痲瘋的，但內中除了敘利亞國的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 在以利沙先知的時候，以色列中有許多痲瘋病人，但除了敘利亞的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 在以利沙先知的時候，以色列中有許多痲瘋病人，但除了敘利亞的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
當代譯本 - 在以利沙先知的時代，以色列國有許多患痲瘋病的人，但沒有一個人得到醫治，反而敘利亞的乃縵得到了醫治。」
聖經新譯本 - 以利沙先知的時候，以色列中有許多患痲風的人，其中除了敘利亞的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。”
呂振中譯本 - 當神言人以利沙的時候，以色列中有許多患痲瘋屬之病的；而其中、除了敍利亞的乃縵、沒有一個得潔淨的。』
中文標準譯本 - 還有，在先知以利沙的時代，在以色列有許多痲瘋病人；可是除了敘利亞人奈曼以外，沒有一個人被潔淨。」
現代標點和合本 - 先知以利沙的時候，以色列中有許多長大痲瘋的，但內中除了敘利亞國的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
文理和合譯本 - 先知以利沙時、以色列中多癩者、無一得潔、惟敍利亞之乃幔而已、
文理委辦譯本 - 先知以利沙時、以色列民多癩、無一得潔、惟敘利亞人乃慢得潔焉、○
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 又先知以利沙時、以色列民間有多癩者、而無一人得潔、惟敘利亞人乃縵得潔、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 先知伊理叟時、義塞國中固多患痲瘋者、無有獲潔、有之惟西陸人南曼。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así mismo, había en Israel muchos enfermos de lepra en tiempos del profeta Eliseo, pero ninguno de ellos fue sanado, sino Naamán el sirio».
현대인의 성경 - 또 예언자 엘리사 시대에는 이스라엘에 많은 문둥병자가 있었으나 한 사람도 깨끗함을 받지 못하고 오직 시리아 사람 나아만만 고침을 받았다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Много было в Израиле прокаженных во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
Восточный перевод - Много было в Исраиле прокажённых во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Много было в Исраиле прокажённых во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Много было в Исроиле прокажённых во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il y avait aussi beaucoup de lépreux en Israël au temps du prophète Elisée. Et pourtant, aucun d’eux n’a été guéri. C’est le Syrien Naaman qui l’a été .
リビングバイブル - また、預言者エリシャの場合はどうだったでしょうか。ユダヤにもツァラアト（皮膚が冒され、汚れているとされた当時の疾患）の人がたくさんいたというのに、そのだれもがいやされず、ただシリヤ人ナアマンだけがいやされたではありませんか。」
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ πολλοὶ λεπροὶ ἦσαν ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ ἐπὶ Ἐλισαίου τοῦ προφήτου, καὶ οὐδεὶς αὐτῶν ἐκαθαρίσθη εἰ μὴ Ναιμὰν ὁ Σύρος.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ πολλοὶ λεπροὶ ἦσαν ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ, ἐπὶ Ἐλισαίου τοῦ προφήτου, καὶ οὐδεὶς αὐτῶν ἐκαθαρίσθη, εἰ μὴ Ναιμὰν ὁ Σύρος.
Nova Versão Internacional - Também havia muitos leprosos em Israel no tempo de Eliseu, o profeta; todavia, nenhum deles foi purificado—somente Naamã, o sírio”.
Hoffnung für alle - Oder erinnert euch an den Propheten Elisa! Es gab zu seiner Zeit unzählige Aussätzige in Israel, aber von ihnen wurde keiner geheilt. Naaman, der Syrer, war der Einzige.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Cũng vậy, vào đời Tiên tri Ê-li-sê, nhiều người Ít-ra-ên mắc bệnh phong hủi, nhưng chỉ có Na-a-man, người Sy-ri được chữa lành.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - และในสมัยผู้เผยพระวจนะเอลีชาก็มีคนโรคเรื้อน มากมายในอิสราเอล แต่ไม่มีคนไหนหายจากโรคยกเว้นนาอามานคนซีเรีย”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - และในสมัยเอลีชา ผู้เผยคำกล่าวของพระเจ้า มีผู้เป็นโรคเรื้อนจำนวนมากในอิสราเอล และไม่มีใครสักคนที่ได้รับการรักษาให้หาย ยกเว้นนาอามานชาวซีเรียเท่านั้น”

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1 Kings 19:19 - Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen; he was near the twelfth pair. Elijah passed by him and threw his robe over him.
1 Kings 19:20 - He left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, then I will follow you.” Elijah said to him, “Go back! Indeed, what have I done to you?”
1 Kings 19:21 - Elisha went back and took his pair of oxen and slaughtered them. He cooked the meat over a fire that he made by burning the harness and yoke. He gave the people meat and they ate. Then he got up and followed Elijah and became his assistant.
John 17:12 - When I was with them I kept them safe and watched over them in your name that you have given me. Not one of them was lost except the one destined for destruction, so that the scripture could be fulfilled.
Job 36:23 - Who has prescribed his ways for him? Or said to him, ‘You have done what is wicked’?
Daniel 4:35 - All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him, ‘What have you done?’
Matthew 12:4 - how he entered the house of God and they ate the sacred bread, which was against the law for him or his companions to eat, but only for the priests?
Job 21:22 - Can anyone teach God knowledge, since he judges those that are on high?
Job 33:13 - Why do you contend against him, that he does not answer all a person’s words?
2 Kings 5:1 - Now Naaman, the commander of the king of Syria’s army, was esteemed and respected by his master, for through him the Lord had given Syria military victories. But this great warrior had a skin disease.
2 Kings 5:2 - Raiding parties went out from Syria and took captive from the land of Israel a young girl, who became a servant to Naaman’s wife.
2 Kings 5:3 - She told her mistress, “If only my master were in the presence of the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would cure him of his skin disease.”
2 Kings 5:4 - Naaman went and told his master what the girl from the land of Israel had said.
2 Kings 5:5 - The king of Syria said, “Go! I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten suits of clothes.
2 Kings 5:6 - He brought the letter to king of Israel. It read: “This is a letter of introduction for my servant Naaman, whom I have sent to be cured of his skin disease.”
2 Kings 5:7 - When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God? Can I kill or restore life? Why does he ask me to cure a man of his skin disease? Certainly you must see that he is looking for an excuse to fight me!”
2 Kings 5:8 - When Elisha the prophet heard that the king had torn his clothes, he sent this message to the king, “Why did you tear your clothes? Send him to me so he may know there is a prophet in Israel.”
2 Kings 5:9 - So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood in the doorway of Elisha’s house.
2 Kings 5:10 - Elisha sent out a messenger who told him, “Go and wash seven times in the Jordan; your skin will be restored and you will be healed.”
2 Kings 5:11 - Naaman went away angry. He said, “Look, I thought for sure he would come out, stand there, invoke the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the area, and cure the skin disease.
2 Kings 5:12 - The rivers of Damascus, the Abana and Pharpar, are better than any of the waters of Israel! Could I not wash in them and be healed?” So he turned around and went away angry.
2 Kings 5:13 - His servants approached and said to him, “O master, if the prophet had told you to do some difficult task, you would have been willing to do it. It seems you should be happy that he simply said, “Wash and you will be healed.”
2 Kings 5:14 - So he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, as the prophet had instructed. His skin became as smooth as a young child’s and he was healed.
2 Kings 5:15 - He and his entire entourage returned to the prophet. Naaman came and stood before him. He said, “For sure I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel! Now, please accept a gift from your servant.”
2 Kings 5:16 - But Elisha replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve), I will take nothing from you.” Naaman insisted that he take it, but he refused.
2 Kings 5:17 - Naaman said, “If not, then please give your servant a load of dirt, enough for a pair of mules to carry, for your servant will never again offer a burnt offering or sacrifice to a god other than the Lord.
2 Kings 5:18 - May the Lord forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship, and he leans on my arm and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this.”
2 Kings 5:19 - Elisha said to him, “Go in peace.” When he had gone a short distance,
2 Kings 5:20 - Gehazi, the prophet Elisha’s servant, thought, “Look, my master did not accept what this Syrian Naaman offered him. As certainly as the Lord lives, I will run after him and accept something from him.”
2 Kings 5:21 - So Gehazi ran after Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from his chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?”
2 Kings 5:22 - He answered, “Everything is fine. My master sent me with this message, ‘Look, two servants of the prophets just arrived from the Ephraimite hill country. Please give them a talent of silver and two suits of clothes.’”
2 Kings 5:23 - Naaman said, “Please accept two talents of silver. He insisted, and tied up two talents of silver in two bags, along with two suits of clothes. He gave them to two of his servants and they carried them for Gehazi.
2 Kings 5:24 - When he arrived at the hill, he took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men on their way.
2 Kings 5:25 - When he came and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” He answered, “Your servant hasn’t been anywhere.”
2 Kings 5:26 - Elisha replied, “I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you. This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.
2 Kings 5:27 - Therefore Naaman’s skin disease will afflict you and your descendants forever!” When Gehazi went out from his presence, his skin was as white as snow.

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New English Translation - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, yet none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”
新标点和合本 - 先知以利沙的时候，以色列中有许多长大麻风的，但内中除了叙利亚国的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 在以利沙先知的时候，以色列中有许多麻风病人，但除了叙利亚的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 在以利沙先知的时候，以色列中有许多麻风病人，但除了叙利亚的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
当代译本 - 在以利沙先知的时代，以色列国有许多患麻风病的人，但没有一个人得到医治，反而叙利亚的乃缦得到了医治。”
圣经新译本 - 以利沙先知的时候，以色列中有许多患痲风的人，其中除了叙利亚的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
中文标准译本 - 还有，在先知以利沙的时代，在以色列有许多麻风病人；可是除了叙利亚人奈曼以外，没有一个人被洁净。”
现代标点和合本 - 先知以利沙的时候，以色列中有许多长大麻风的，但内中除了叙利亚国的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
和合本（拼音版） - 先知以利沙的时候，以色列中有许多长大麻风的，但内中除了叙利亚国的乃缦，没有一个得洁净的。”
New International Version - And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”
New International Reader's Version - And there were many in Israel who had skin diseases in the days of Elisha the prophet. But not one of them was healed except Naaman the Syrian.”
English Standard Version - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”
New Living Translation - And many in Israel had leprosy in the time of the prophet Elisha, but the only one healed was Naaman, a Syrian.”
Christian Standard Bible - And in the prophet Elisha’s time, there were many in Israel who had leprosy, and yet not one of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”
New American Standard Bible - And there were many with leprosy in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”
New King James Version - And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”
Amplified Bible - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and not one of them was cleansed [by being healed] except Naaman the Syrian.”
American Standard Version - And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.
King James Version - And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.
World English Bible - There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed, except Naaman, the Syrian.”
新標點和合本 - 先知以利沙的時候，以色列中有許多長大痲瘋的，但內中除了敘利亞國的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 在以利沙先知的時候，以色列中有許多痲瘋病人，但除了敘利亞的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 在以利沙先知的時候，以色列中有許多痲瘋病人，但除了敘利亞的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
當代譯本 - 在以利沙先知的時代，以色列國有許多患痲瘋病的人，但沒有一個人得到醫治，反而敘利亞的乃縵得到了醫治。」
聖經新譯本 - 以利沙先知的時候，以色列中有許多患痲風的人，其中除了敘利亞的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。”
呂振中譯本 - 當神言人以利沙的時候，以色列中有許多患痲瘋屬之病的；而其中、除了敍利亞的乃縵、沒有一個得潔淨的。』
中文標準譯本 - 還有，在先知以利沙的時代，在以色列有許多痲瘋病人；可是除了敘利亞人奈曼以外，沒有一個人被潔淨。」
現代標點和合本 - 先知以利沙的時候，以色列中有許多長大痲瘋的，但內中除了敘利亞國的乃縵，沒有一個得潔淨的。」
文理和合譯本 - 先知以利沙時、以色列中多癩者、無一得潔、惟敍利亞之乃幔而已、
文理委辦譯本 - 先知以利沙時、以色列民多癩、無一得潔、惟敘利亞人乃慢得潔焉、○
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 又先知以利沙時、以色列民間有多癩者、而無一人得潔、惟敘利亞人乃縵得潔、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 先知伊理叟時、義塞國中固多患痲瘋者、無有獲潔、有之惟西陸人南曼。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así mismo, había en Israel muchos enfermos de lepra en tiempos del profeta Eliseo, pero ninguno de ellos fue sanado, sino Naamán el sirio».
현대인의 성경 - 또 예언자 엘리사 시대에는 이스라엘에 많은 문둥병자가 있었으나 한 사람도 깨끗함을 받지 못하고 오직 시리아 사람 나아만만 고침을 받았다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Много было в Израиле прокаженных во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
Восточный перевод - Много было в Исраиле прокажённых во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Много было в Исраиле прокажённых во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Много было в Исроиле прокажённых во времена пророка Елисея, однако ни один из них не был очищен, кроме сирийца Наамана .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il y avait aussi beaucoup de lépreux en Israël au temps du prophète Elisée. Et pourtant, aucun d’eux n’a été guéri. C’est le Syrien Naaman qui l’a été .
リビングバイブル - また、預言者エリシャの場合はどうだったでしょうか。ユダヤにもツァラアト（皮膚が冒され、汚れているとされた当時の疾患）の人がたくさんいたというのに、そのだれもがいやされず、ただシリヤ人ナアマンだけがいやされたではありませんか。」
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ πολλοὶ λεπροὶ ἦσαν ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ ἐπὶ Ἐλισαίου τοῦ προφήτου, καὶ οὐδεὶς αὐτῶν ἐκαθαρίσθη εἰ μὴ Ναιμὰν ὁ Σύρος.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ πολλοὶ λεπροὶ ἦσαν ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ, ἐπὶ Ἐλισαίου τοῦ προφήτου, καὶ οὐδεὶς αὐτῶν ἐκαθαρίσθη, εἰ μὴ Ναιμὰν ὁ Σύρος.
Nova Versão Internacional - Também havia muitos leprosos em Israel no tempo de Eliseu, o profeta; todavia, nenhum deles foi purificado—somente Naamã, o sírio”.
Hoffnung für alle - Oder erinnert euch an den Propheten Elisa! Es gab zu seiner Zeit unzählige Aussätzige in Israel, aber von ihnen wurde keiner geheilt. Naaman, der Syrer, war der Einzige.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Cũng vậy, vào đời Tiên tri Ê-li-sê, nhiều người Ít-ra-ên mắc bệnh phong hủi, nhưng chỉ có Na-a-man, người Sy-ri được chữa lành.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - และในสมัยผู้เผยพระวจนะเอลีชาก็มีคนโรคเรื้อน มากมายในอิสราเอล แต่ไม่มีคนไหนหายจากโรคยกเว้นนาอามานคนซีเรีย”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - และในสมัยเอลีชา ผู้เผยคำกล่าวของพระเจ้า มีผู้เป็นโรคเรื้อนจำนวนมากในอิสราเอล และไม่มีใครสักคนที่ได้รับการรักษาให้หาย ยกเว้นนาอามานชาวซีเรียเท่านั้น”

1 Kings 19:19 - Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen; he was near the twelfth pair. Elijah passed by him and threw his robe over him.
1 Kings 19:20 - He left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, then I will follow you.” Elijah said to him, “Go back! Indeed, what have I done to you?”
1 Kings 19:21 - Elisha went back and took his pair of oxen and slaughtered them. He cooked the meat over a fire that he made by burning the harness and yoke. He gave the people meat and they ate. Then he got up and followed Elijah and became his assistant.
John 17:12 - When I was with them I kept them safe and watched over them in your name that you have given me. Not one of them was lost except the one destined for destruction, so that the scripture could be fulfilled.
Job 36:23 - Who has prescribed his ways for him? Or said to him, ‘You have done what is wicked’?
Daniel 4:35 - All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him, ‘What have you done?’
Matthew 12:4 - how he entered the house of God and they ate the sacred bread, which was against the law for him or his companions to eat, but only for the priests?
Job 21:22 - Can anyone teach God knowledge, since he judges those that are on high?
Job 33:13 - Why do you contend against him, that he does not answer all a person’s words?
2 Kings 5:1 - Now Naaman, the commander of the king of Syria’s army, was esteemed and respected by his master, for through him the Lord had given Syria military victories. But this great warrior had a skin disease.
2 Kings 5:2 - Raiding parties went out from Syria and took captive from the land of Israel a young girl, who became a servant to Naaman’s wife.
2 Kings 5:3 - She told her mistress, “If only my master were in the presence of the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would cure him of his skin disease.”
2 Kings 5:4 - Naaman went and told his master what the girl from the land of Israel had said.
2 Kings 5:5 - The king of Syria said, “Go! I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten suits of clothes.
2 Kings 5:6 - He brought the letter to king of Israel. It read: “This is a letter of introduction for my servant Naaman, whom I have sent to be cured of his skin disease.”
2 Kings 5:7 - When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God? Can I kill or restore life? Why does he ask me to cure a man of his skin disease? Certainly you must see that he is looking for an excuse to fight me!”
2 Kings 5:8 - When Elisha the prophet heard that the king had torn his clothes, he sent this message to the king, “Why did you tear your clothes? Send him to me so he may know there is a prophet in Israel.”
2 Kings 5:9 - So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood in the doorway of Elisha’s house.
2 Kings 5:10 - Elisha sent out a messenger who told him, “Go and wash seven times in the Jordan; your skin will be restored and you will be healed.”
2 Kings 5:11 - Naaman went away angry. He said, “Look, I thought for sure he would come out, stand there, invoke the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the area, and cure the skin disease.
2 Kings 5:12 - The rivers of Damascus, the Abana and Pharpar, are better than any of the waters of Israel! Could I not wash in them and be healed?” So he turned around and went away angry.
2 Kings 5:13 - His servants approached and said to him, “O master, if the prophet had told you to do some difficult task, you would have been willing to do it. It seems you should be happy that he simply said, “Wash and you will be healed.”
2 Kings 5:14 - So he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, as the prophet had instructed. His skin became as smooth as a young child’s and he was healed.
2 Kings 5:15 - He and his entire entourage returned to the prophet. Naaman came and stood before him. He said, “For sure I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel! Now, please accept a gift from your servant.”
2 Kings 5:16 - But Elisha replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve), I will take nothing from you.” Naaman insisted that he take it, but he refused.
2 Kings 5:17 - Naaman said, “If not, then please give your servant a load of dirt, enough for a pair of mules to carry, for your servant will never again offer a burnt offering or sacrifice to a god other than the Lord.
2 Kings 5:18 - May the Lord forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship, and he leans on my arm and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this.”
2 Kings 5:19 - Elisha said to him, “Go in peace.” When he had gone a short distance,
2 Kings 5:20 - Gehazi, the prophet Elisha’s servant, thought, “Look, my master did not accept what this Syrian Naaman offered him. As certainly as the Lord lives, I will run after him and accept something from him.”
2 Kings 5:21 - So Gehazi ran after Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from his chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?”
2 Kings 5:22 - He answered, “Everything is fine. My master sent me with this message, ‘Look, two servants of the prophets just arrived from the Ephraimite hill country. Please give them a talent of silver and two suits of clothes.’”
2 Kings 5:23 - Naaman said, “Please accept two talents of silver. He insisted, and tied up two talents of silver in two bags, along with two suits of clothes. He gave them to two of his servants and they carried them for Gehazi.
2 Kings 5:24 - When he arrived at the hill, he took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men on their way.
2 Kings 5:25 - When he came and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” He answered, “Your servant hasn’t been anywhere.”
2 Kings 5:26 - Elisha replied, “I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you. This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.
2 Kings 5:27 - Therefore Naaman’s skin disease will afflict you and your descendants forever!” When Gehazi went out from his presence, his skin was as white as snow.