Surely shall my arrow strike his heart in secret,

Burn his flesh with fever, turn his blood to poison,

Brand him with corruption, drive him into darkness;

He alone shall perish, by the doom of Rimmon.

[All are terrified and look toward NAAMAN, shuddering. RUAHMAH alone seems not to heed the curse, but stands with her eyes fixed on NAAMAN.]

RUAHMAH:

Be not afraid! There is a greater God

Shall cover thee with His almighty wings:

Beneath his shield and buckler shalt thou trust.

BENHADAD: