← Back to Search

2 Kings 5:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Naaman came with his horses and chariot, and stopped at the entrance to Elisha's house.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Naaman, a powerful military commander, arriving at the prophet Elisha's humble home seeking healing for his leprosy.

📚 Historical Context

Naaman was a Syrian army commander who had leprosy, a serious skin disease. Despite being Israel's enemy, he came seeking help from Elisha, God's prophet, after hearing from a young Israelite servant girl that there was a prophet in Israel who could heal him. This shows how God's power and mercy extended even to Israel's enemies.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save