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2 Kings 5:14-16
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14 So he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, as the prophet had instructed.[a] His skin became as smooth as a young child’s[b] and he was healed.

15 He and his entire entourage returned to the prophet. Naaman[c] came and stood before him. He said, “For sure[d] I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel! Now, please accept a gift from your servant.” 16 But Elisha[e] replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve),[f] I will take nothing from you.” Naaman[g] insisted that he take it, but he refused.

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  1. 2 Kings 5:14 tn Heb “according to the word of the man of God.”
  2. 2 Kings 5:14 tn Heb “and his skin was restored, like the skin of a small child.”
  3. 2 Kings 5:15 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Naaman) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  4. 2 Kings 5:15 tn Heb “look.”
  5. 2 Kings 5:16 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  6. 2 Kings 5:16 tn Heb “before whom I stand.”
  7. 2 Kings 5:16 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Naaman) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
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