Simon Kick, Elisha Refusing Naamans Gifts, 1644 (Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Gemldegalerie); Werner Sumowski, Gemlde der Rembrandt-Schler, vol. Scripture says that we can come before the throne of grace to receive mercy and favor in our time of need. The artist carefully modelled the faces of these two protagonists, paying great attention to their facial expressions. But he was a leper. Where our treasure is, there will heart be also. Gehazi accepted two talents of silver and two changes of clothes. Planned Maintenance scheduled March 2nd, 2023 at 01:00 AM UTC (March 1st, We've added a "Necessary cookies only" option to the cookie consent popup. And so Naaman came to Elisha's house and Elisha didn't even go out to meet him but sent his servant Gehazi out with the orders, "Go down to the Jordan River and just dip in the Jordan River seven times, and after you've dipped seven times, you'll be cleansed of your leprosy." Describing Diatheke: Covenant Centrality in the Bible, Pets in the Bible and Their Exegetical Significance, See to This: The Meaning of Jehovah Jireh in Genesis 22. Copyright Aleteia SAS all rights reserved. Gehazi was Elisha's helper. 9:18.) Elisha did not accept Naaman's gifts because he wanted Naaman to know that his healing had nothing to do with Elisha but everything to do with the God of Israel. And unfortunately, some people who have had a ministry of healing or whatever have been guilty of using that to enrich themselves. Then when his mentor was taken up into the whirlwind, Elisha became the leader of the sons of the prophets. Elisha hearing from God refused out of obedience to God anything Naaman offered because after all he was entitled to payment as a prophet. Vetus Testamentum is a leading journal covering all aspects of Old Testament study. 2 Kgs 5:14-17) explains Naaman was a Syrian warlord, who suffered from a grave skin condition (most likely, leprosy). And he took it and put it in his house. 6 (ascribed to Pieter de Grebber by Fred Meijer). Rawlinson, "Ancient Monarchies," ii. Gehazi, as is recounted in a subsequent episode in the biblical story, follows Naaman after the Syrian commander leaves Elisha and accepts the gifts intended for his master, falsely telling Naaman that Elisha had sent him to do so (2 Kings 5:1727). Naaman then traveled to Samaria to see Elisha, but the prophet never received him: he just sent a messenger to meet Naaman and his entourage by the door. BRILL is renowned for its publications in the following subject areas; Asian Studies, Ancient Near East & Egypt, Biblical Studies & Religious Studies, Classical Studies, Medieval & Early Modern Studies, Middle East & Islamic Studies. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Heres where the story usually ends in our telling, but that would result in the omission of one very odd detailwhat Naaman asks to take back home. cat. Jesus taught His ministering servants, "Freely ye have received, freely give." Most likely, Naaman would have expected Elisha would come out of his house to perform some ritual, or that he would have led him to some special magic place to heal him. 344, 361). 122. Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Elisha's refusal of Naaman's gift in our passage, and that this expla-nation should be sought in the prophet's judicial deliberations over his servant, Gehazi, incurred after the latter had acquired Naaman's gift (vv. (2 Kings 5:20. (1 Cor. Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! Why Did Elisha Refuse Gifts from Naaman? Maybe something's gone wrong." He is a former scholar-in-residence at Logos Bible Software. The new baptism takes place in the Jordan River where Jesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ by his followers, was baptized many centuries later. Christian theology depicts Naaman as an example for the will of God to save people who are considered by men as less than pious and unworthy of salvation. A PDF of every version of this entry is available in this Online Catalogue's Archive, and the Archive is managed by a permanent URL. 6 [lent by the present owner]. Since documents about a commission have not been preserved, it is not known for whom Lambert painted Elisha Refusing Naamans Gifts or where it was originally intended to be displayed. Nevertheless, the now-lost painting represents an episode that immediately precedes the one Jacobsz depicted in the Leiden Collection painting. He's going to set himself up. In Elisha Refusing Naamans Gifts, Jacobsz, a devout Mennonite teacher and biblical expert, was more interested in conveying the conversion of a great leader to the Christian faith than in portraying physical drama.14 With the painting in The Leiden Collection, Jacobsz showed himself to be both a talented painter and an earnest Mennonite teacher. Because of this, Christian commentators have often interpreted the history of Naamans story as a typological prefiguration of the Christian church rite of baptism, in which Gods grace is freely given to a person who is not quite yet a Christian: in the end, it is a message of Gods grace going to meet the person where the person is, regardless of merit, unconditionally, asking nothing in return. The word is transliterated in the Septuagint (Vatican) and (Lucian) , while the Alexandrian codex has ' , apparently reading . 10:8. Some paint layers were thinly applied, as in sections of the brown background and the plum-colored textile held by Naamans attendant. In the Bible leprosy is often a picture of sin. Arama, l.c.). Finally, before embarking for Syria, Naaman makes a strange request: to load two mules with dirt to take back with him. It. But Naaman was completely in his right mind. 1 Kings 13:8 And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place: I will receive none.--Theodoret compares our Lord's "Freely ye have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8). Bol was commissioned by the masters of the Amsterdam leper home. Browse other questions tagged, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site. He focused particularly on Naaman's gaze as he quietly reflects upon the prophet's reasons for refusing to accept his gifts of appreciationthe moment of revelation when Naaman came to understand that "there is no God in all the world except in Israel." Now Naaman was the captain of the host of Syria, he was a great man with his master, he was honorable, because the LORD had actually helped him to subdue many nations. People become very excited when they see God work. Naaman traveled to Samaria, where Elisha told him to take seven dips in the river Jordan. In which circumstances are we allowed to reject a gift? Naaman wanted dirt from Israel because Israel was Yahwehs territory. During the same period, Jacobsz painted two other large-figure paintings depicting Elisha rebuking Gehazi in the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston (fig 3) and in the Landesmuseum Hannover (fig 4).7 In both the Kingston and Hannover paintings, the artist focused on the interactions of the two protagonists, with the elderly prophet admonishing his chastened servant by wagging his finger. I think Elisha was rebuking not only the actions of Gehazi, but also the attitude of his heart. ", He was seeking healing from leprosy. When we come before the Lord in our time of prayer, it's important for us to humble ourselves like Naaman did to receive favor from God. In The Leiden Collection Catalogue, 3rd ed. He came to the door to tell Naaman that he should take a dip in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman is represented as vain and haughty, on account of which he was stricken with leprosy (Num. This event is alluded to in the words "because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria" (II Kings v. 1), and therefore the Syrian king, Naaman's master, was Benhadad (Midrash Shoer ob to. Throughout its existence the company has been honored with many awards which recognise BRILL's contribution to science, publishing and international trade. Gehazi was Elisha's young messenger and servant. (Amsterdam, 2012), 4447. But he listened to the advice of his captains, humbled himself, and obeyed the word of the Lord -- and thus received his healing. The request is so odd that its hard to avoid wondering if Naaman needed some other kind of therapy. The baths cured Naaman. We have rules about when one may accept charity from an idol worshipper. I can only receive by grace the goodness of God. Issues contain fascinating articles in English, French and German, a detailed book review section as well as extensive review articles. The Lord healed Naaman. For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions R. vii. Lambert Jacobsz, Elisha and Gehazi (Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston). Gehazi did not tell Elisha but he followed Naaman and told him a lie. Although opinion varies as to how much a talent weighed (maybe 25-35kg), it was certainly a lot of money. cat. Gehazi's Greed and Leprosy 15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, "Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. Atelierpraktijk in Leeuwarden omstreeks 1630, De Vrije Fries 89 (2009): 6792. Originating around the same time are versions of the subject by Jacob I de Wet (161075) and Simon Kick (160352). When the two meet, Elisha tells him rather dismissively that he needs to take a bath in the Jordan River. However, as noted, nothing is known about a commission, and it therefore remains uncertain for whom or which institution Jacobsz originally made this painting. The artist began the composition on top of the ground by painting in part of the architectural setting, leaving a reserve for figures such as Naaman, Elisha, and Gehazi. He then praised the lord of Israel as the only true god. 15, 5). Naamans wife was married to a mighty warrior that suffered from leprosy. So please accept a gift from your servant." 16 But Elisha replied, "As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it." And although Naaman urged him to accept it . Naaman would build and altar on the dirt and make an offering to the one true God. 20-7 act epexegetically to Elisha's refusal to accept Naaman's gifts is plausible for three reasons. It would have been insulting to God for the prophet to receive anything from Naaman when God is the proprietor and the progenitor of wealth especially on His turf and in His land. Sperkitap web sitesini kullanarak, Kullanm artlarmz ve Gizlilik Politikamz kabul etmi olursunuz. We would all of us like to do some great wonderful thing for the Lord. Oh how simple it is. Let me have enough dirt from Israel to fill the baskets on two of my mules. Elisha refused to accept the gifts, but his servant, Gehazi, decided he would "run after him, and take somewhat of him." "Now Lord, I'm going to serve you and I'm going to go out and witness, and I'm going to pray, and I'm going to do this and " I'm telling God all of the things that I'm going to do for Him because of what He's done for me. And the leprosy from Naaman fell on Gehazi and would remain in his descendants. You can discuss this post and others in the Faithlife Today group. 6, unsold). Learn more about Stack Overflow the company, and our products. So he planned on taking dirt from where Elisha, the man of God, lived. Since 1951 the journals has been generally recognized to be indispensable for scholarly work on the Old Testament. The paintings present restoration integrates these condition issues and unifies the composition well. Nothing new under the sun there. 1800 (Stockholm, 2005), 213, no. He wanted to thank Elisha by giving him presents, but Elisha refused. 1, J.A. I speculate that God seeing a true turning of Naaman to Himself did not want Naaman to say that he contributed toward his conversion, especially not with material and perishable things. Vetus Testamentum The rest of the Old Testament is the story of Gods intention to reclaim every nation on earth. 1 Kings 18:15 And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day. This website uses cookies to ensure the best user experience. He is miraculously healed by the simple act. Discover God's love and plan for you, Elisha was totally surrendered to God in every area of his life. Another composition with small-scale figures is the 1635 Elisha Refusing Naamans Gifts in the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg. The expression "So he departed from him a little way" (; II Kings v. 19) seems to contradict the assertion of Naaman's intention to return to Syria with the two loads of earth. [1] When the Hebrew slave-girl who waits on his wife tells her of a Jewish prophet in Samaria who can cure her master, he obtains a letter from King Ben-Hadad II of Aram to King Joram of Israel in which Ben-Hadad asks Joram to arrange for the healing of his subject Naaman. Help us purchase electrical generators for churches. Naaman proceeds with the letter to King Joram. Why was Hezekiah not rebuked for seeking a sign in 2 Kings 20. But he said, As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. Naaman, a man of heathen faith who is unfamiliar with the Jewish mezora, had expected the prophet himself to come out to him and to perform some kind of impressive ritual magic; he angrily refuses, and prepares to go home unhealed. From whom acquired by the present owner in 2006. Those were the things which Elisha refused. Just to accept the fact that God loves me and to receive His gifts gracefully. Deuteronomy 8:18 . Perhaps, as he walked back, he was thinking about what he could do with such a large sum: he could buy olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, and have servants rather than being a servant. When he discovered that he was stricken with leprosy he searched for a cure -- and of course at that time there was no cure. An Israelite maid he had captured advised him to see the prophet Elisha. The Bible calls him "the servant of Elisha, the man of God. https://theleidencollection.com/artwork/elisha-refusing-naamans-gifts/ (accessed March 02, 2023). He was a powerful general, highly respected, and wealthy. The leprosy that was upon Naaman is going to be upon you and your family. 635 (as Haarlem master); see also the RKD website. (comp. But his slaves suggest to him that he really has nothing to lose by giving it a try: Elishas instructions are actually quite easy to follow. See Piet Bakker, De Friese schilderkunst in de Gouden Eeuw (Zwolle, 2008), 140, fig. Get a roundup of new Word by Word articles in your inbox each Friday. When he heard of the ministry of Elisha, Naaman was willing to humble his pride, leave his homeland, and travel to Israel in order to see the prophet of God. It seems unlikely that Jacobszs depiction of this Biblical story would have been suitable for the Regents Chamber in the Leprozenhuis in Leeuwarden. Previous commentary: Next commentary: About this commentary: are made available by the generosity of . He was a good commander and was held in favor because of the victory that God brought him. What happens when someone rejects a sacrifice, a gift, an offering? ; but as the interval between the death of Ahab and the curing of Naaman's leprosy is not known, it is impossible to identify the King of Israel to whom Naaman was sent with a letter. 5; comp. When Elisha became aware of Gehazis duplicity, he punished his servant by infecting him with the disease from which Naaman had just been cured. According to Blankert, the subject had a twofold significance for the regents: first, Elishas refusal symbolized the regents own rectitude and, second, the example of Gehazi was a cautionary note for their servants that they would pay a heavy price for deception. Elisha refuses. 78. As a result, the earlier work lacks the spiritual and reflective character that is so poignant in the masters later rendering of this biblical narrative. It is Elishas messenger who tells Naaman to take seven dips in the river Jordan. the Lord hath forbidden this thing." When the painting first appeared on the market in 2005, it was given to Pieter de Grebber.8 As Albert Blankert rightly recognized, however, this attribution is not tenable for stylistic reasons, despite the fact that Jacobsz knew De Grebbers work.9 Blankert also pointed out that the way in which the old Elisha and young Naaman face each other is comparable to the confrontation between Elisha and Gehazi in the Hannover painting.10 Other arguments reinforce the attribution of the Leiden Collection painting to Lambert Jacobsz. One day, his wife's Israelite servant girl told her about the power of God moving through the prophet Elisha. Gehazi's heart should have been uplifted with praise for . So, Naaman gave him what he requested (2 Kings 5:23). As Halbertal explains, the goal of the sacrifice is to produce a gift cycle,. The artist worked with loose and gestural brushwork. cat. ( 2 Kings 5:25-26 ). So his king, his soldiers, and the people of Syria heaped praise upon him. And so Gehazi went out from his presence a leper ( 2 Kings 5:27 ). The man was also a valiant warrior, but he was a leper. So when he came before the man of God, he had difficulty humbling himself in obedience to the Lord's instructions. And so he said, "Let's wait. Does Cast a Spell make you a spellcaster? And he said, "Send him down to me, and he will know that there is a God in Israel." The love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10), and so we must not allow the love of money to interfere with the calling of God on our lives. I speculate that God seeing a true turning of Naaman to Himself did not want Naaman to say that he contributed toward his conversion, especially not with material and perishable things Share Improve this answer 26:30. He's trying to start a fight. You can now hide this message or find out more about cookies. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. [2][3] Dirt? The present format appears to be at, or near, the original dimensions. Rightfully so. 32; 206, no. If Elisha had accepted those gifts, he would be accepting the glory that God should get. Furthermore, the uniform purple color and trim of the gift cloak given in the Leiden Collection painting are somewhat similar to that in De Grebbers The Wrath of Ahasuerus, 1628 (Nationalmuseum, Stockholm); see Grel Cavalli-Bjrkman, Dutch and Flemish Paintings,vol. The dirt which is Yahwehs domain is holy ground. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top, Not the answer you're looking for? oil on canvas (151 249 cm) 1661 Amsterdam Museum, Amsterdam. Naaman was a warrior who won many battles for his king and his country. In 2 Kings 2:9 what does it mean for Elisha to want "a double portion" from Elijah? Elishas healing of Naaman in the Bible (the leper [and] commander of the army of the king of Syria) is a familiar story to many (2 Kgs 5:127). Why did Elisha refuse Naaman's gift? Naaman was a man with significant duties in his home country. The idea of holy ground is an important element of Israelite theology. This biblical passage is full of stark contrasts. Why must a product of symmetric random variables be symmetric? For example, the artist often divided the picture plane and juxtaposed his main protagonists in this manner, as in The Disobedient Prophet in the Nationalmuseum Stockholm (fig 5).11 The old prophet in that painting, moreover, resembles Elisha.12, A final question concerns patronage. thinks the king referred to was Jehoahaz, while Schenkel ("Biblical Lexicon") suggests Jehu, but the general view is that it was Jehoram. The rabbinical tradition that Naaman was the archer (I Kings xxii. The biblical text (Cf. 1800 (Stockholm 2005), 59, no. 2 Kings 5:20,26 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him, Genesis 14:22,23 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, . Naaman was happy to give Gehazi the gifts and then he continued on his journey. First and foremost, Naamans healing is not Elishas gift: it is a gift freely bestowed by the grace of God, and Elisha is well aware of that. However, Elisha's servant, thinking the prophet should receive some kind of payment for his services, takes two talents (about $800,000) and returns to Elisha. He was a man without many options and so God became his only hope. Skin condition ( most likely, leprosy ) to avoid wondering if needed! 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