Naaman, a captain of the host of the king of Syria, is described as a great man but is afflicted with leprosy. This creates a sense of desperation for healing. However, hope emerges when a young Israelite maid suggests that Naaman visit the prophet in Samaria (2 Kings 5:1-3).
Naaman initially responds with skepticism when Elisha's messenger instructs him to wash in the Jordan River seven times for healing. He feels insulted and doubts the simplicity of the instructions. His servants, however, persuade him to have faith and follow through with the prophet's guidance (2 Kings 5:10-13).
After finally complying with Elisha’s instructions, Naaman is healed of his leprosy. His relief turns into profound gratitude, leading him to return to Elisha and offer gifts, which Elisha refuses (2 Kings 5:14-16).
Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, succumbs to greed and deceit. He secretly follows Naaman and falsely claims that Elisha has sent him to accept gifts on behalf of two sons of the prophets. This leads to Naaman giving Gehazi the gifts (2 Kings 5:20-24).
Elisha confronts Gehazi about his deceit, leading to Gehazi being struck with Naaman’s leprosy as a judgment for his greed and lies (2 Kings 5:25-27).