2 Kings 5:9 cpdv — Therefore, Naaman arrived with his horses and chariots, and he stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

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"Therefore, Naaman arrived with his horses and chariots, and he stood at the door of the house of Elisha. "

— 2 Kings 5:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 5 — Context

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And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, in these words: “When you will receive this letter, know that I have sent to you my servant, Naaman, so that you may heal him of his leprosy.”

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And when the king of Israel had read the letter, he tore his garments, and he said: “Am I God, so that I could take or give life, or so that this man would send to me to cure a man from his leprosy? Take notice and see that he is seeking occasions against me.”

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And when Elisha, the man of God, had heard this, specifically, that the king of Israel had torn his garments, he sent to him, saying: “Why have you torn your garments? Let him come to me, and let him know that there is a prophet in Israel.”

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Therefore, Naaman arrived with his horses and chariots, and he stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

10

And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go, and wash seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will receive health, and you will be clean.”

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And becoming angry, Naaman went away, saying: “I thought that he would have come out to me, and, standing, would have invoked the name of the Lord, his God, and that he would have touched the place of the leprosy with his hand, and so have healed me.

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Are not the Abana and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel, so that I might wash in them and be cleansed?” But then, after he had turned himself away and was leaving with indignation,

2 Kings 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 5:9 say?
2 Kings 5:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Naaman arrived with his horses and chariots, and he stood at the door of the house of Elisha. ”
Where is 2 Kings 5:9 in the Bible?
2 Kings 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 5, verse 9.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 5:9.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 5:9 in?
2 Kings 5:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 5:9?
2 Kings 5:9 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Naaman arrived with his horses and chariots, and he stood at the door of the house of Elisha. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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