2 Kings 5:17

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Naaman said, If not, yet, please let there be given to your servant two mules' burden of earth; for your servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice to other gods, but to Yahweh.

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Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Aram, also called Syria, was Naaman’s homeland, with Damascus as its chief city and the Abana and Pharpar as its notable rivers. Naaman contrasts them with the Jordan in Samaria, where God healed him, underscoring that cleansing came by God’s appointed means rather than a superior river.

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2 Kings 5:17 mentions Abana, Aram, Damascus, Jordan, Pharpar, Samaria and Syria.