Look how 2 Kings 5 is launched.
1a Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded… (2 Kings 5:1a–NIV)
Naaman was highly regarded because of his military exploits. Is that unique? No. It is as natural as wet water or hard stone. Kings send out their armies and they expect victories. Look at the next part of verse 1.
[Read more…] about The prestige of Naaman: Brilliance? Blessing? Both?1b … because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. (2 Kings 5:1b–NIV)