And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.
When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes in distress, he sent a message to the king saying, 'Why have you torn your clothes? Let this man come to me, and he will discover that there is a prophet in Israel.'
Elisha is telling the distressed king to send the man with leprosy to him, assuring that God's power through His prophet can handle what seems impossible.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the story of Naaman, a Syrian commander with leprosy who sought healing. The king of Israel panicked when asked to heal Naaman, thinking it was a trap since only God could cure leprosy. Elisha stepped forward to demonstrate God's power and maintain Israel's reputation.
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