Who was Naaman?
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Naaman was a Syrian army commander struck with leprosy. Through the witness of an Israelite slave girl and the prophet Elisha, he washed seven times in the Jordan and was healed. He went home a worshiper of the true God.
Naaman almost missed his healing because the prophet’s method was too simple — "just go wash" — for his pride.
A small voice (the slave girl) set the whole story in motion. God uses small people in great rescues.
Jesus mentioned Naaman to make a point: God’s grace reaches outside Israel’s borders. The kingdom is bigger than tribe.
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.