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The king of Aram was likely Ben-hadad II who ruled from 860 to 843 BC.
the LORD had given victory to Aram: The Lord rules over all nations (Psalms 47:8; 99:1–2; Romans 13:1).
a leper: Naaman’s ability to be part of society and Gehazi’s later social freedom (2 Kings 8:4–5) suggest the issue was not Hansen’s disease but another serious skin condition (see Leviticus 13:10–11, 45–46).
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Parallels
People
Naaman: Aramean commander healed of leprosy by Elisha
Places
Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict
Glossary
Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Damascus Elisha Kings, Books of First and Second Naaman Sons of the Prophets
Topics
Ben-Hadad: A King of Syria, Who Reigned During the Time of Ahab, Son of Ben-Hadad I Countenance: Pride In Diseases: Leprosy Elisha: Miracles of Heals Naaman the Leper Joram: Also Called Jehoram: King of Syria Sends Naaman To, So That Namaan May be Healed of his Leprosy Men of Valor Miracles: Catalogue of Cures Naaman Naaman: A Syrian General, Healed of Leprosy by Elisha Select Readings: Naaman the Leper Syria: Governed by Kings