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.
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