2 Kings 5:7 meaning and explanation
When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life, that this man expects me to cure a leper? Surely you can see that he is seeking a quarrel with me!”
2 Kings 5:7, Berean Standard Bible
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The king of Israel, likely Jehoram son of Ahab, receives a letter from the king of Aram demanding that he cure Naaman of leprosy. He tears his clothes, a public gesture of distress, and protests that only God can kill and give life.
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