The King of Aram (Syria) (Shawna's Bible Study Season 12 Episode 4 portrait)

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The King of Aram (Syria)

The King of Aram (Syria) (title)Ben-Hadad of Damascus (alias)

The monarch of Damascus who sent Naaman to Israel with a royal letter and later raged in his war council suspecting a traitor — until learning that Elisha in Israel heard every secret whispered in the king's bedroom.

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Historical Era The Divided Kingdom

Featured In Season 12

Key Passage 2 Kings 5:5–6

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Damascus, capital of Aram (Syria)

2 Kings 5:1, 122 Kings 6:8

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Ruling Aram-Damascus during Elisha's ministry, the King of Syria first tried to buy Naaman's healing through a diplomatic letter and treasury of silver and gold sent to Israel's king (2 Kings 5:5–6). Later, when his secret military ambushes against Israel were repeatedly foiled, he summoned his officers in fury crying, 'Will you not show me who of us is for the king of Israel?' — only to learn that the prophet Elisha told Israel's king the very words he spoke in his bedroom, prompting him to send horses, chariots, and a great army to surround Dothan by night (2 Kings 6:8–14).

How Students Search & Remember The King of Aram (Syria):

“king of syria who thought there was a spy in his army”“elisha tells the king of israel the words you speak in your bedroom”“sent horses and chariots to capture elisha at dothan”

ESV Scripture Index:

2 Kings 5:5–62 Kings 6:8–14

Season 12 • Episode 1 Storytime Figure 2 Kings 5 • Ephesians 6

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The Belt of Truth — Gehazi's Hidden Silver

Role in Storytime: Syrian monarch who sends Naaman to Israel with silver, gold, and a royal letter seeking his general's cure.

Gehazi's hidden silver exposed under Elisha's discerning gaze.

✦ Storytime Broadcast Theater • S12E1

Gehazi's Hidden Silver (2 Kings 5 • Ephesians 6)

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Elisha the Prophet

Elisha the Prophet

Gehazi

Naaman the Syrian Commander

Naaman the Syrian Commander ✦Naaman's Captive Servant Girl

Elijah the Prophet

Elijah the Prophet

Greek • G4024 Perizonnymi — “Belt / Girdle”

To fasten one's garments with a belt; is to gird oneself for active, vigorous movement.

Greek • G225 Aletheia — “Truth”

Objectivity, reality, the unveiled essence of a matter.

Hebrew • H2934 Taman — “Hidden / Concealed”

To hide, cover, or secretly bury something illicitly in the earth or in a tent.

Season 12 • Episode 4 Storytime Figure 2 Kings 6 • Ephesians 6

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The Shield of Faith — The Chariots of Fire

Role in Storytime: Enraged Syrian king who dispatches horses and chariots to Dothan after Elisha repeatedly exposes his secret war plans.

Elisha and his servant surrounded by angelic chariots of fire at Dothan.

✦ Storytime Broadcast Theater • S12E4

The Chariots of Fire (2 Kings 6 • Ephesians 6)

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Elisha the Prophet

Elisha the Prophet

Elisha's Servant at Dothan

Elisha's Servant at Dothan

The Syrian Army at Dothan

The Syrian Army at Dothan

The Horses and Chariots of Fire

The Horses and Chariots of Fire

Greek • G2375 Thureos — “Shield”

A massive, door-shaped wooden shield covered in thick leather, designed to protect the entire body of the soldier.

Greek • G4102 Pistis — “Faith”

Conviction, absolute trust, and the assurance of things hoped for (and the conviction of things not seen).

Hebrew • H6491 Paqach — “Open”

To open the eyes, to unstop, to make observant.

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The Syrian Army at Dothan

2 Kings 6:13–14 • Scripture states

Naaman the Syrian Commander

2 Kings 5:1, 18 • Scripture states

Elisha the Prophet

2 Kings 6:8–12 • Scripture states

Elisha's Servant at Dothan

S12E4 • Shawna's teaching

S12E1 • Shawna's teaching

Naaman's Captive Servant Girl

S12E1 • Shawna's teaching

The Horses and Chariots of Fire

S12E4 • Shawna's teaching