2 Kings 5:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But (and) Naaman was wroth. — Because, as his words show, he thought he was mocked by the prophet.

I thought. — I said to myself.

Strike his hand. — Rather, wave his hand towards the place. (Comp. Isaiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:15.) He would not touch the unclean place.

Recover the leper. — Or, take away the leprous (part). So Thenius; but everywhere else měçôrâ‘ means “leprous man,” “leper” (Leviticus 14:2).

2 Kings 5:11

11 But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought,c He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.