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2 Kings 5:11 ยท KJV

"But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper."

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Passage Context

9So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.
10And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.
11But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.
12Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.
13And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?

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Reflection Questions

1

What do you do when your expectations are not met?

2

How does pride affect your willingness to ask for help?

3

When have you reacted in anger to a situation that required humility?

Life Application

faith

Consider how your expectations of God might affect your faith journey.

personal growth

Reflect on ways to practice humility when faced with disappointment.

People in This Verse

NaamanOT

A Syrian commander who was valiant in battle but suffered from leprosy, representing the need for healing and humility.

First appearance: 2 Kings 5:1

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