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Naaman the Syrian is healed

A journey of Naaman · 9th century BC

The commander of the army of Aram, a leper, travels to Israel on the word of a captive Israelite girl and is healed by washing in the Jordan at Elisha's command.

  1. Damascus — Sets out from Aram (Syria) seeking a cure
  2. Samaria — Comes to the king of Israel, then to Elisha
  3. Jordan River — Washes seven times and is healed of his leprosy
  4. Damascus — Returns home a worshipper of the God of Israel