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Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a very important man in the eyes of his master. And he was highly respected. That's because the Lord had helped him win the battle over Aram's enemies. He was a brave soldier. But he had a skin disease.
Reference
People
Greek: Νεεμάν (Neemán)
Neeman (i.e. Naaman), a Syrian
Hebrew: Naʻămân
Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: στράτευμα (stráteuma)
an armament, i.e. (by implication) a body of troops (more or less extensive or systematic)
Hebrew: gᵉdûwd
a crowd (especially of soldiers)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: βασιλεύω (basileúō)
to rule (literally or figuratively)
Hebrew: melek
a king
Greek: Ἀράμ (Arám)
Aram (i.e. Ram), an Israelite
Hebrew: ʼĂrâm
Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
Greek: ὅδε (hóde)
the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
Hebrew: hûwʼ
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are
Hebrew: ʼechâd
properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
Hebrew: qaṭ
a little, i.e. (adverbially) merely
Hebrew: ʼĕnâsh
a man
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: τοῦ (toû)
sometimes used for G5127 (τούτου); of this person
Greek: ἐπιστάτης (epistátēs)
an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher)
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ὅδε (hóde)
the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
Hebrew: hûwʼ
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are
Hebrew: zôw
this or that
Greek: ἐπεί (epeí)
thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: ῥαββονί (rhabboní)
God
Hebrew: ʼâdôwn
sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
Greek: τοῦτον (toûton)
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: πόλεμος (pólemos)
warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
Hebrew: kîydôwr
perhaps tumult
Hebrew: ʻêllâʼ
above
Greek: Ἀράμ (Arám)
Aram (i.e. Ram), an Israelite
Hebrew: ʼĂrâm
Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
Greek: ὅδε (hóde)
the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
Hebrew: hûwʼ
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are
Hebrew: ʼechâd
properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
Greek: στρατεύομαι (strateúomai)
to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
Greek: εἰ μή (ei mḗ)
if not
Hebrew: ʼăbâl
nay, i.e. truly or yet
Greek: ὅδε (hóde)
the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
Hebrew: hûwʼ
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are
Hebrew: ʼechâd
properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
Greek: δέρμα (dérma)
a hide
Hebrew: geled
the (human) skin (as smooth)
Greek: νόσημα (nósēma)
an ailment
Hebrew: chŏlîy
malady, anxiety, calamity
Kingdom
Esther 9:4
Parallel theme
Luke 4:27
Romans 15:18
2 Kings 4:8
References Lord
Proverbs 21:31
Deuteronomy 2:37
Exodus 11:3
Verse Explanation
Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, is described as a great and respected man. He is highly honored because the Lord had given victories to Aram through him. However, despite his success, wealth, and position, Naaman suffers from leprosy, a disease that threatens his health, social standing, and future.
History
Approx. 850 BC. During the reign of Jehoram (Joram) of Israel. Aram was a powerful neighboring kingdom often in conflict with Israel.