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Naaman’s Journey to Cleansing: From Damascus to the Jordan

Follow the Syrian army commander Naaman’s quest for healing from leprosy: departing Damascus with royal letters on the testimony of the captive maid, arriving in Samaria before the king of Israel, traveling to Elisha’s dwelling, dipping seven times in the Jordan River to be made clean, and returning home confessing the God of Israel.

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    Follow the full biblical biography of Naaman.

Itinerary Stops (5)

  • Stop 1: Damascus (2 Kings 5:1-5)

    Encouraged by the captive Israelite maid, Naaman departs Damascus with letters from the king of Syria and ten talents of silver.

  • Stop 2: Samaria (City) (2 Kings 5:6-9)

    Naaman arrives at the royal palace in Samaria; the distressed king of Israel directs him to Elisha’s dwelling.

  • Stop 3: Jordan River (2 Kings 5:10-14)

    Advised by his servants, Naaman obeys Elisha’s word, dips seven times in the Jordan River, and his skin is restored like that of a little child.

  • Stop 4: Samaria (City) (2 Kings 5:15-27)

    Naaman returns to Elisha confessing Israel’s God, takes two mule-loads of earth, and Gehazi secretly pursues him for gifts.

  • Stop 5: Damascus (2 Kings 5:17-19)

    Naaman returns home to Damascus a healed worshipper of the living God of Israel.

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