2 Kings 5:9 web — So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariots, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

World English Bible

"So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariots, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha."

— 2 Kings 5:9, World English Bible

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2 Kings 5 — Context

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He brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, "Now when this letter has come to you, behold, I have sent Naaman my servant to you, that you may heal him of his leprosy."

7

It happened, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he tore his clothes, and said, "Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends to me to heal a man of his leprosy? But please consider and see how he seeks a quarrel against me."

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It was so, when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, "Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel."

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So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariots, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

10

Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, "Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall come again to you, and you shall be clean."

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But Naaman was angry, and went away, and said, "Behold, I thought, 'He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of Yahweh his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leper.'

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Aren't Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn't I wash in them, and be clean?" So he turned and went away in a rage.

2 Kings 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 5:9 say?
2 Kings 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariots, and 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 (WEB): “So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariots, and 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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