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Then went he down, and dipped [himself] seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh came again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

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The Humility of Obedience

Commentators highlight that Naaman's healing came only after he humbled himself and obeyed the prophet's simple command. His pride initially wanted a grand spectacle, but true cleansing required him to follow God's prescribed, unglamorous method. This serves as a powerful reminder that receiving God's blessings often requires us to set aside our own expectations and simply obey His word.

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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 5:14

18th Century

Theologian

Seven times - Compare 1 Kings 18:43. In both cases, a somewhat severe trial was made of the individual’s faith. Compare the seve…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 5:14

19th Century

Bishop

Then he went down.And he went down: namely, from Samaria to the Jordan bed. The Syriac and Arabic, and some Hebrew man…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 5:14

17th Century

Pastor

Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan,
according to the saying of the man of God

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 5:9–14

17th Century

Minister

Elisha knew Naaman to be a proud man, and he would let him know that before the great God all people stand on the same level. All God's commands te…