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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Kings 5:1-27

God’s ability to heal and cleanse ch. 5Naaman (Aram. gracious) was commander of the Aramean army under Ben-Hadad II (cf. 1 Kings 15:18; 1 Kings 15:20). Some forms of leprosy in the ancient world degenerated the bodies of its victims and eventually proved fatal. At this time no one could cure this disease. In Israel the priests normally isolated lepers from non-lepers because the disease was contagious, at least in certain stages (cf. Leviticus 13-14). Naaman was able to carry on his duties as... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 5:1-27

The Healing of Naaman and the Punishment of Gehazi1. The Lord.. Syria] Possibly the enemies from whom the Syrians had been saved were the Assyrians. Naaman, in delivering his countrymen from them, had been an unconscious instrument in the hands of Jehovah. A leper] see on Leviticus 13. Leprosy is of slow development, and as Naaman retained his military command, his malady cannot have reached a very advanced stage. It is not likely, in any case, that the Syrians observed the same strict rules... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Kings 5:25

(25) But he.—And he himself (after putting away his ill-gotten gains).Went in.—Into his master’s chamber. Gehazi was already in the house.Stood before.—Came forward to (2 Chronicles 6:12).Thy servant went no whither.—Literally, Thy servant went not away hither nor thither. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Kings 5:1-27

Now Naaman Was a Leper, But 2 Kings 5:1 As a rule our interest in the story of Naaman centres round the dramatic incident of his healing in the waters of Jordan. Looking at the story as a whole, and seeing it in its true perspective, it is inevitable that this should be the case. But I am going to ask you to look at the history of Naaman from another point of view. What can we gather from the story of Naaman's life before there came into it the whisper of hope through the lips of the little... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 5:1-27

THE STORY OF NAAMAN2 Kings 5:1-27And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Matthew 8:3AFTER these shorter anecdotes we have the longer episode of Naaman.A part of the misery inflicted by the Syrians on Israel was caused by the forays in which their light-armed bands, very much like the borderers on the marshes of Wales or Scotland, descended upon the country and carried off plunder and captives before they could be... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Kings 5:1-27

4. Naaman and His Healing CHAPTER 5 1. Naaman, the leper (2 Kings 5:1 ) 2. The testimony of the maid of Israel (2 Kings 5:2-4 ) 3. The message to the king of Israel (2 Kings 5:5-8 ) 4. Naaman and Elisha (2 Kings 5:9-19 ) 5. Gehazi; His sin and punishment (2 Kings 5:20-27 ) The story of this chapter is peculiarly rich in its spiritual and dispensational meaning. Naaman, captain of Ben-hadad, the King of Syria, was a Gentile. He was no common man. In all his greatness and might, with... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 5:1-27

NAAMAN THE LEPER HEALED (vv.1-19) The history continues in this chapter to focus attention, not on the kings, but on Elisha the man of God. When the kings had failed so badly the Lord used a prophet as the real connection between Himself and the people. This was pure grace, as the chapter concerning Naaman shows. Naaman was not an Israelite, but a Syrian army commander. He was indeed an apt candidate for the grace of God, for though he was a great man in the world's eyes, he was afflicted... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 5:1-27

ELISHA ’S MINISTRY BEGINS MANEUVERING AN ARMY (2 Kings 3:0 ) The incident about Mesha (2 Kings 3:4-5 ) is interesting from the point of view of Biblical criticism. This is the only time he is mentioned in Sacred Writ and his name does not appear in profane history. For this cause objectors to the Bible have demanded proof of his existence at the time named. Also, was Moab noted for its wool? Was it tributary to Israel at this period? Did this rebellion occur? etc. It was impossible to... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Kings 5:20-27

2Ki 5:20-27 20. ¶ But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said [thought], Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the Lord liveth, I will run [by the life of Jehovah, but I will run] after him, and take somewhat of him. 21. So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him [an oriental mark of respect, literally, fell from off the chariot:... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Kings 5:25-27

It should seem from what Elisha said to Gehazi, concerning oliveyards, and vineyards, and the like, that the prophet not only knew by divine teaching the sin of Gehazi, but the design he had in seeking Naaman's wealth. He was probably planning a scheme to dispose of the money, in the purchase of those things for himself and family. Observe, if so, what an awful purchase he had made, instead of the one he intended. He and his seed shall be marked with a loathsome disease and with infamy forever.... read more