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And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he departed and took with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the king of Aram said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he departed and took with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothes. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the king of Aram said, &#8220Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.&#8221 He departed and took with him ten talents of silver and six thousand shekels of gold and ten changes of clothes. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the king of Aram said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” And he departed and took with him ten talents of silver and six thousand shekels of gold and ten changes of clothes. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the king of Aram said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he went and took in his hand ten talents of silver and six thousand shekels of gold and ten changes of clothes. <a href="/amp/2_kings/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the king of Aram (Syria) said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel (Jehoram the son of Ahab).” So he left and took with him ten talents of silver and 6,000 shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing. <a href="/csb/2_kings/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, the king of Aram said, “Go, and I will send a letter with you to the king of Israel.” So he went and took with him 750 pounds of silver, 150 pounds of gold, and ten sets of clothing. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, the king of Aram said, &#8220Go and I will send a letter with you to the king of Israel.&#8221 So he went and took with him 750 pounds of silver, 150 pounds of gold, and 10 changes of clothes. <a href="/asv/2_kings/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king of Syria said, Go now, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. <a href="/cev/2_kings/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> the king replied, "Go ahead! I will give you a letter to take to the king of Israel." Naaman left and took along 30,000 pieces of silver, 6,000 pieces of gold, and 10 new outfits. <a href="/erv/2_kings/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king of Aram said, "You may go. I will also send a letter to the king of Israel." When Naaman left, he took 750 pounds of silver, 150 pounds of gold, and 10 sets of clothing with him. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king said, "Go to the king of Israel and take this letter to him." So Naaman set out, taking thirty thousand pieces of silver, six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of fine clothes. <a href="/isv/2_kings/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> The king of Aram replied, "Go now, and I'll send a letter to the king of Israel." So he left and took with him ten talents of silver and 6,000 units of gold, along with ten sets of clothing. <a href="/msb/2_kings/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Go now,? said the king of Aram, ?and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.? So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing. <a href="/net/2_kings/5.htm">NET Bible</a> The king of Syria said, "Go! I will send a letter to the king of Israel." So Naaman went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten suits of clothes. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king of Aram said, "Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel." He departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of clothing. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king of Syria said, Come, go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. <a href="/web/2_kings/5.htm">World English Bible</a> The king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” He departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of clothing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king of Aram says, “Go, enter, and I send a letter to the king of Israel”; and he goes and takes in his hand ten talents of silver, and six thousand [pieces] of gold, and ten changes of garments. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Aram saith, 'Go thou, enter, and I send a letter unto the king of Israel;' and he goeth and taketh in his hand ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of garments. <a href="/slt/2_kings/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Aram will say, Go; come, I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he will go and take in his hand ten talents of silver and six thousand of gold, and ten changes of garments.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king of Syria sad to him: Go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment, <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king of Syria said to him, “Go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” And when he had set out, he had taken with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand gold coins, and ten changes of fine clothing. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/5.htm">New American Bible</a> The king of Aram said, “Go. I will send along a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman set out, taking along ten silver talents, six thousand gold pieces, and ten festal garments. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the king of Aram said, “Go then, and I will send along a letter to the king of Israel.” He went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of garments.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king of Aram said to him, Come, go, I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed and took with him ten talents of silver and six thousand pieces of gold and ten changes of garments. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King of Edom said to him: “Come, go, I shall send a letter to the King of Israel.” And he went on and he took in his hand ten talents of silver and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten suits of garments.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king of Aram said: 'Go now, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel.' And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. <a href="/sep/2_kings/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Syria said to Naiman, Go to, go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he went, and took in his hand ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/5-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=1470" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/5.htm">Naaman Cured of Leprosy</a> …4And Naaman went and told his master what the girl from the land of Israel had said. 5<a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: leḵ- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Go now,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">of Aram,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wə·’eš·lə·ḥāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">“and I will send you with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: sê·p̄er (N-ms) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">a letter</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">So Naaman departed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">taking</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘e·śer (Number-fs) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: kik·kə·rê- (N-fpc) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">talents</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ḵe·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: wə·šê·šeṯ (Conj-w:: Number-msc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">six</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">thousand shekels</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: wə·‘e·śer (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">and ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/2487.htm" title="2487: ḥă·lî·p̄ō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A change. From chalaph; alternation.">sets</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: bə·ḡā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">of clothing.</a> 6And the letter that he took to the king of Israel stated: “With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman, so that you may cure him of his leprosy.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/4-27.htm">Luke 4:27</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2-4</a> Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Mark 1:40-45</a> Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ... <a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Luke 17:12-19</a> As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. ... <a href="/john/4-46.htm">John 4:46-54</a> So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. / When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. / Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” ... <a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Acts 9:32-35</a> As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. / There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. / “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, ... <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1-8</a> At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. / He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly. / One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” ... <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21-23</a> So Peter went down to the men and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?” / “Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.” / So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa. <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Acts 10:30-33</a> Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me / and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God. / Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’ ... <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Acts 11:13-14</a> He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. / He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’ <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a> She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. <a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">1 Kings 10:10</a> Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">2 Chronicles 9:9</a> Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. <a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11-12</a> Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. / Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.Go to, go<a href="/genesis/11-3.htm">Genesis 11:3,7</a> And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter… <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:1</a> I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.<a href="/isaiah/5-5.htm">Isaiah 5:5</a> And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down:and took<a href="/2_kings/8-8.htm">2 Kings 8:8,9</a> And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? … <a href="/numbers/22-7.htm">Numbers 22:7,17,18</a> And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak… <a href="/numbers/24-11.htm">Numbers 24:11-13</a> Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour… with him [heb] in his hand <a href="/2_kings/10-5.htm">2 Kings 10:5</a> And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.ten changes<a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22</a> To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.<a href="/judges/14-12.htm">Judges 14:12</a> And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:<a href="/james/5-2.htm">James 5:2,3</a> Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/5-14.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-27.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-15.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Six</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-24.htm">Talents</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-3.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-7.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-19.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-23.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-8.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-6.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-25.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-3.htm">Six</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-23.htm">Talents</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-7.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-7.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 5</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Naaman, by the report of a captive maid, is sent to Samaria to be cured of leprosy</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/5-8.htm">Elisha, sending him to Jordan cures him</a> 15. <a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">He refusing Naaman's gifts grants him some of the earth</a> 20. <a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">Gehazi, abusing his master's name unto Naaman, is smitten with leprosy</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects the political dynamics between Aram (modern-day Syria) and Israel, often marked by conflict and uneasy alliances. The king's directive underscores the high regard in which Naaman is held, as well as the desperation to find a cure for his leprosy.“and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” The letter signifies a formal diplomatic request, indicating the seriousness of Naaman's condition and the respect for the prophet Elisha's reputation in Israel. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of kings communicating through letters for political and personal matters. The king of Israel at this time is likely Jehoram, who would have been wary of Aram due to their history of hostilities.So Naaman departed, Naaman's departure marks the beginning of his journey of faith and healing. His willingness to seek help from a foreign prophet highlights his desperation and the limitations of his own resources and gods. This journey can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual seeking and humility.taking with him ten talents of silver, A talent was a large unit of weight, approximately 75 pounds or 34 kilograms. Ten talents of silver represent a significant amount of wealth, indicating the value placed on Naaman's healing. This wealth also reflects the common practice of offering gifts to prophets or healers, as seen in other biblical accounts.six thousand shekels of gold, A shekel was a unit of weight, roughly 11 grams or 0.4 ounces. Six thousand shekels of gold further emphasize the immense wealth Naaman carried, underscoring the seriousness of his condition and the high stakes involved. This wealth is a testament to Naaman's status and the resources of the Aramean kingdom.and ten sets of clothing. Clothing in the ancient Near East was a valuable commodity, often used as a form of currency or gift. The ten sets of clothing symbolize honor and respect, as well as the intention to secure favor. This practice is seen in other biblical narratives, where clothing is given as a sign of esteem or covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/naaman.htm">Naaman</a> A commander of the army of the king of Aram, who was highly regarded but suffered from leprosy. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_aram.htm">King of Aram</a> The ruler who sends Naaman to Israel with a letter, showing his favor and support. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a> The recipient of the letter from the king of Aram, who is expected to facilitate Naaman's healing. 4. <a href="/topical/a/aram.htm">Aram</a> A region often in conflict with Israel, yet here showing a diplomatic interaction. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation where Naaman seeks healing, highlighting the presence of God's prophet, Elisha.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> Naaman's journey underscores the importance of faith and obedience in seeking God's intervention. Despite his initial reluctance, his eventual compliance leads to healing. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The account illustrates God's control over nations and individuals, using even foreign kings to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_seeking_help.htm">Humility in Seeking Help</a> Naaman, a powerful military leader, humbles himself to seek healing from a foreign prophet, teaching us the value of humility in our spiritual walk. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_advocacy.htm">Intercession and Advocacy</a> The king of Aram acts as an intercessor for Naaman, reminding us of the role of advocacy in the Christian community. <a href="/topical/m/material_wealth_vs._spiritual_need.htm">Material Wealth vs. Spiritual Need</a> Naaman's gifts highlight the contrast between material wealth and the spiritual need for God's grace and healing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 5</a> <a href="/q/how_did_elisha_cure_naaman.htm">How did Elisha heal Naaman of his leprosy?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_naaman's_story_not_evidenced.htm">Why does historical or archaeological evidence seem silent on Naaman's high status and this miraculous event (2 Kings 5)?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_elisha's_divine_power_validated.htm">What protects Elisha's claim to divine power in this chapter (2 Kings 5:8-9) from being just legend or folklore?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_elisha's_simple_healing.htm">How do we reconcile Elisha's instructions (2 Kings 5:10-12) with other Old Testament rites for healing that appear more complex or different?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Go to, go.--Depart thou (thither), enter (the land of Israel).A letter.--Written, probably, in that old Aramean script of which we have examples on Assyrian seals of the eighth century B.C. , and which closely resembled the old Ph?nician and Hebrew characters, as well as that of the Moabite stone (<a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm" title="Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.">2Kings 1:1</a>, Note).With him.--In his hand. (Comp. the expression "to fill the hand for Jehovah"--i.e., with presents; <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm" title="The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day to the LORD?">1Chronicles 29:5</a>.)Changes of raiment.--Or, holiday suits. Reuss, habits de fete. (See the same word, haliphoth, in <a href="/genesis/45-22.htm" title="To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.">Genesis 45:22</a>.) Curiously enough, similar expressions (nahlaptum, hitlupatum) were used in the like sense by the Assyrians (Schrader).Ten talents of silver.--About 3,750 in our money. The money talent was equivalent to sixty minas, the mina to fifty shekels. The shekel came to about 2 Samuel 6 d. of our money.Six thousand pieces of gold.--Heb., six thousand (in) gold: i.e., six thousand gold shekels=two talents of gold, about 13,500. The gold shekel was worth about 45s. of our currency. The total sum appears much too large, and the numbers are probably corrupt, as is so often the case. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And the King of Syria said, Go to, go; rather, Go, depart; i.e. lose no time; go at once, if there is any such possibility as the maiden has indicated. "We see," Bahr says, "from the king's readiness, how anxious he was for the restoration of Naaman." And I will send a letter unto the King of Israel. Letters had been interchanged between Solomon and Hiram, King of Tyro (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">2 Chronicles 2:3-11</a>), a century earlier; and the communications of king with king in the East, though sometimes carried on orally by ambassadors, probably took place to a large extent by means of letters from a very early date. Written communications seem to have led to the outbreak of the war by which the foreign dynasty of the Hyksos was driven out of Egypt, and the native supremacy reestablished ('History of Ancient Egypt,' vol. it. pp. 199, 200). Written engagements were certainly entered into between the Egyptian kings and the Hittites at a date earlier than the Exodus (ibid., pp. 291, 310). Benhadad evidently regards the sending of a letter to a neighboring monarch as a natural and ordinary occurrence. And he - i.e. Naaman - departed, and took with him ten talents of silver - reckoned by Keil as equal to 25,000 thalers, or £3750; by Thenius as equal to 20,000 thalers, or £3000 - and six thousand pieces of gold. "Pieces of gold" did not yet exist, since coin had not been invented. Six thousand shekels' weight of gold is probably intended. This would equal, according to Keil, 50,000 thalers (£7500); according to Thenius, 60,000 thalers (£9000). Such sums are quite within the probable means of a rich Syrian nobleman of the time, a favorite at court, and the generalissimo of the Syrian army. Naaman evidently supposed that he would have, directly or indirectly, to purchase his cure. And ten changes of raiment (comp. <a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22</a>; Hom., 'Od.,' 13:67; Xen., 'Cyrop.,' 8:2. § 8; ' Anab.,' 1:2. § 29; etc.). The practice of giving dresses of honor as presents continues in the East to this day. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/5-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Go now,” לֶךְ־ (leḵ-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Aram, אֲרָם֙ (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria “and I will send you with וְאֶשְׁלְחָ֥ה (wə·’eš·lə·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out a letter סֵ֖פֶר (sê·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> A missive, document, writing, book to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel.” יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc So [Naaman] departed, וַיֵּלֶךְ֩ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk taking וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take with him בְּיָד֜וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand ten עֶ֣שֶׂר (‘e·śer) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> Ten talents כִּכְּרֵי־ (kik·kə·rê-) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money) of silver, כֶ֗סֶף (ḵe·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money six וְשֵׁ֤שֶׁת (wə·šê·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> Six (a cardinal number) thousand [shekels] אֲלָפִים֙ (’ă·lā·p̄îm) Number - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> A thousand of gold, זָהָ֔ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and ten וְעֶ֖שֶׂר (wə·‘e·śer) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> Ten sets חֲלִיפ֥וֹת (ḥă·lî·p̄ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2487.htm">Strong's 2487: </a> Alternation of clothing. בְּגָדִֽים׃ (bə·ḡā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 5:5 The king of Syria said Go now (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/5-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 5:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 5:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/5-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 5:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 5:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>