Chapter VI.
Upon leaving the caravan of Naaman, the servant of the king returned to the palace and sought his master.
"What tidings dost thou bring?" asked Jehoram. "Hath Elisha healed Naaman of his leprosy?"
"No, my lord," replied the servant, "and I bring to thee a message from Naaman who is greatly incensed," and he repeated to the king Naaman's message.
Jehoram's face grew pale.
The servant then proceeded to relate how Elisha had received Naaman and what he had bid him do.
"What meaneth Elisha?" cried Jehoram, in fear and anger. "Does he not know that he will bring destruction upon Israel?"