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2 Kings 5:12 Β· KJV

"Are 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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?
14Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to trust in unfamiliar solutions?

2

How do you handle situations where you feel your way is better?

3

When have you dismissed something valuable because of pride?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you might be missing out on God's blessings by relying solely on your understanding.

personal growth

Challenge yourself to embrace humility and explore new paths for healing.

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

Places in This Verse

Damascus(Damascus, Syria today)

The capital of Syria, known for its rivers and historical significance in the region.

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