Why Did Naaman Ask for Israel’s Dirt? 2 Kings 5 Explained

from Fresh Ground Theology · host Nate Labadorf

In this “Strange Passages: Their Meanings and Applications” installment, guest host Wes Scott tackles a surprisingly theological question: what does dirt have to do with worship? Using 2 Kings 5:15–19, Wes explores why Naaman—a Syrian commander healed of leprosy—asks for two mule-loads of Israelite soil to take home. The discussion frames Naaman’s request through cosmic […] The post Why Did Naaman Ask for Israel’s Dirt? 2 Kings 5 Explained appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.

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