2 Kings 5:6Easy To Read VersionNaaman took the letter from the king of Aram to the king of Israel. The letter said: “ … Now, this letter is to show that I am sending my servant Naaman to you. Cure his leprosy. [41] ” See the chapter |
When the king of Israel had read the letter, he tore his clothes {to show he was sad and upset}. The king of Israel said, “Am I God? No! I don’t have the power over life and death. So why did the king of Aram send a man sick with leprosy [42] for me to heal? Think about it, and you will see {that it is a trick}. The king of Aram is trying to start a fight!”