And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have therewith sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosy.
He brought the letter to the king of Israel, which said, 'Now when this letter reaches you, I am sending my servant Naaman to you so that you can heal him of his leprosy.'
The king of Syria sent a letter to Israel's king, asking him to cure Naaman's leprosy.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, which takes place during the divided kingdom period of Israel, Naaman was a respected commander in the army of Aram (modern-day Syria) who suffered from leprosy, a debilitating and socially isolating disease. The king of Aram wrote a letter to the king of Israel, requesting healing for Naaman, which highlights the political tensions and occasional diplomatic interactions between these neighboring nations in the ancient Near East. This event underscores the role of prophets like Elisha in God's plan during a time of conflict and idolatry.
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