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tore his clothes: Tearing one's clothes was often a sign of strong emotion. For example:
Agitation (2 Kings 11:4)
Grief (Genesis 37:34; 2 Samuel 13:31)
Sorrow (2 Kings 6:30; Job 1:20; 2:12)
Due to ongoing distrust and hostility between the Arameans and Israelites, Joram thought the Aramean king wanted to start a fight, as had happened during his father Ahab's time (1 Kings 20:1–12).
Events
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People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Ancient Letter Writing Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Damascus Elisha Kings, Books of First and Second Naaman Sons of the Prophets
Topics
Elisha: Miracles of Heals Naaman the Leper Intercession: The King of Syria for Naaman Joram: Also Called Jehoram: King of Syria Sends Naaman To, So That Namaan May be Healed of his Leprosy Leprosy: An Incurable Disease Miracles: Catalogue of Cures Naaman Motive: Misunderstood: The King of Syria's, in Sending Presents to the King of Israel by Naaman Naaman: A Syrian General, Healed of Leprosy by Elisha Prophets: Extraordinary: Often Endued with Miraculous Power Select Readings: Naaman the Leper