2 Kings 5 tells the story of Naaman, a commander in the Syrian army who was afflicted with leprosy. Naaman's wife's servant, a young Israelite girl, suggests that he go to Samaria to seek the help of the prophet Elisha. Naaman travels to the king of Israel, who sends him to Elisha.
Upon reaching Elisha's house, Naaman is instructed to wash himself seven times in the Jordan River to be healed. Initially, Naaman is hesitant and offended by the simplicity of the cure, but his servants convince him to follow the prophet's instructions. Naaman obeys and is miraculously healed of his leprosy.
Overwhelmed with gratitude, Naaman returns to Elisha and offers gifts, but the prophet refuses. Naaman then requests permission to take some Israelite soil back to Syria to worship the God of Israel. Elisha grants his request.
However, Elisha's servant, Gehazi, is envious of Naaman's gifts and secretly chases after him. Gehazi lies to Naaman, claiming that Elisha needs the gifts for two young prophets. Naaman happily gives Gehazi the gifts, but Elisha confronts Gehazi and pronounces a punishment: Gehazi and his descendants will suffer from Naaman's leprosy forever.