Naaman
na.a.man is a proper name used chiefly for the Aramean army commander in 2 Kings and also in genealogical listings.
The name most often identifies the Aramean army commander whose leprosy, visit to Elisha, and later dealings with Gehazi are narrated in 2 Kings. It also occurs in genealogical lists, where it is named among Benjamin’s descendants and in connection with a clan.
Senses in use
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The Aramean army commander · dominant
In 2 Kings 5:1, the proper noun identifies the ruler of the army of the king of Aram, described in the APB as both mighty and leprous. The same named figure is present when his wife has an Israelite girl before her in 2 Kings 5:2, when he comes to Elisha’s house in 2 Kings 5:9, and when Gehazi pursues him in 2 Kings 5:21. In 2 Kings 5:27, the APB renders the clause concerning the leprosy of this named man cleaving to Gehazi.
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A name in Benjaminite genealogy · common
In Genesis 46:21, the proper noun appears among the sons of Benjamin in a list of names. In Numbers 26:40, the APB places Naaman among Bela’s sons and then mentions the clan of the Naamites; 1 Chronicles 8:4 and 1 Chronicles 8:7 likewise place the name within genealogical naming sequences.
In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB presents the term as “Naaman” in narrative and genealogical contexts. Its surrounding descriptions identify the verse context rather than independently defining the proper name.