2 Kings 2–7

2026 · Week 28

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Simplicity in Christ Simplicity in Christ

    Michael Cziesla October 2025

    We sometimes underestimate the strength we receive from simple acts like prayer, fasting, scripture study, daily repentance, partaking of the sacrament weekly, and regular worship in the house of the Lord.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/26cziesla?lang=eng&id=p_bNjU2#p_bNjU2

  2. And Now I See And Now I See

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2025

    Another truth that is evident here are the instruments the Creator of heaven and earth and all that in them are used to provide this miracle: spit and a handful of dirt!

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/41holland?lang=eng&id=p_kKnkt#p_kKnkt

  3. Prophets of God Prophets of God

    Andrea Muñoz Spannaus October 2025

    One day the prophet Elisha was passing through Shunem, and we read that there “was a great woman; and she [invited] him to eat bread.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/46spannaus?lang=eng&id=p_j71Ll#p_j71Ll

  4. Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions

    Tracy Y. Browning October 2024

    Naaman’s response to the prophet Elisha’s instructions to wash in the river Jordan was at first skeptical and indignant.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/42browning?lang=eng&id=p_xgCsT#p_xgCsT

  5. Jesus Christ Is the Treasure Jesus Christ Is the Treasure

    Dale G. Renlund October 2023

    As recorded in the Old Testament, when Naaman sought a cure for his leprosy, he was indignant at being asked to dip himself seven times in a nearby ordinary river.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/57renlund?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  6. A Living Prophet for the Latter Days A Living Prophet for the Latter Days

    Allen D. Haynie April 2023

    Some of you may feel you have fallen short in your efforts to follow the counsel of President Russell M.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/16haynie?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

  7. Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2023

    That is the Lord’s way.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/29uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

  8. Wholehearted Wholehearted

    Michelle D. Craig October 2022

    The scriptures are filled with examples of men and women, disciples of Christ, who, when facing the impossible, simply acted—who got up in faith and walked.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/32craig?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

  9. Lessons at the Well Lessons at the Well

    Susan H. Porter April 2022

    In the book of 2 Kings, we read of “a little maid” who was captured by the Syrians and became a servant to the wife of Naaman, captain of the Syrian army.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/32porter?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

  10. For God So Loved Us For God So Loved Us

    Michael T. Ringwood April 2022

    Moses repeatedly heard Heavenly Father speak the words “Moses, my son” (see Moses 1:6; see also verses 7, 40).

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/44ringwood?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

  11. The Things of My Soul The Things of My Soul

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2021

    So it was with Naaman, a great military leader in Syria, yet a leper, who was told that the prophet Elisha could heal him.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/26rasband?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

  12. Eyes to See Eyes to See

    Michelle D. Craig October 2020

    Elisha knew the young man needed more than calming reassurance; he needed vision.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/14craig?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

  13. Deep in Our Heart Deep in Our Heart

    Douglas D. Holmes April 2020

    Seeing others as God does is a gift.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/16holmes?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

  14. Be Not Troubled Be Not Troubled

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2018

    Since ancient times, fear has limited the perspective of God’s children.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/be-not-troubled?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

  15. Meek and Lowly of Heart Meek and Lowly of Heart

    David A. Bednar April 2018

    Whereas humility generally denotes dependence upon God and the constant need for His guidance and support, a distinguishing characteristic of meekness is a particular spiritual receptivity to learning both from the Holy Ghost and from people who may seem less capable, experienced, or educated, who may not hold important positions, or who otherwise may not appear to have much to contribute.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/meek-and-lowly-of-heart?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

  16. Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened

    W. Craig Zwick October 2017

    What a blessing it is when the Spirit of the Lord widens our view.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/lord-wilt-thou-cause-that-my-eyes-may-be-opened?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

  17. Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It

    L. Whitney Clayton April 2017

    But Naaman’s servants gently approached him and observed that he would have done “some great thing” if Elisha had asked it of him.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/whatsoever-he-saith-unto-you-do-it?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  18. Thy Kingdom Come Thy Kingdom Come

    Neil L. Andersen April 2015

    Remember the young man who cried out to the prophet Elisha as they were surrounded by enemies: “Alas, [what] shall we do?”

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/thy-kingdom-come?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

  19. Small and Simple Things Small and Simple Things

    Arnulfo Valenzuela October 2013

    Naaman was a captain of the host of the king of Syria, an honorable man, a mighty man in valor, but he was also a leper (see 2 Kings 5:1).

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/small-and-simple-things?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

  20. The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn

    David A. Bednar October 2011

    Elijah was an Old Testament prophet through whom mighty miracles were performed.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/the-hearts-of-the-children-shall-turn?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

  21. Obedience to the Prophets Obedience to the Prophets

    Claudio R. M. Costa October 2010

    “… Does it seem reasonable to cure leprosy by telling a man to wash seven times in a particular river?

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/obedience-to-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

  22. When the Lord Commands When the Lord Commands

    Bruce A. Carlson April 2010

    Decades later Naaman, a Syrian war hero, “a mighty man in valour,” traveled from his native country to Israel and approached the king, Jehoram, to be healed of leprosy.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/when-the-lord-commands?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

  23. An Easiness and Willingness to Believe An Easiness and Willingness to Believe

    Michael T. Ringwood October 2009

    Often we are like Naaman, the Syrian leper who was sent to the prophet in Israel to be cleansed.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/an-easiness-and-willingness-to-believe?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

  24. Even a Child Can Understand Even a Child Can Understand

    Gérald Caussé October 2008

    “Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean” (2 Kings 5:13–14).

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/even-a-child-can-understand?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

  25. O Ye That Embark O Ye That Embark

    Henry B. Eyring October 2008

    “And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/o-ye-that-embark?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  26. Give Heed unto the Prophets’ Words Give Heed unto the Prophets’ Words

    Quentin L. Cook April 2008

    An often-told account from the Old Testament illustrates this principle.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/give-heed-unto-the-prophets-words?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

  27. An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2003

    “And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/an-ensign-to-the-nations-a-light-to-the-world?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

  28. Care for the Life of the Soul Care for the Life of the Soul

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2003

    Let us, therefore, be like the young man with Elisha on the mount.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/care-for-the-life-of-the-soul?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

  29. Being Teachable Being Teachable

    Robert R. Steuer April 2002

    How do we ignite this power of divine instruction in our lives?

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/being-teachable?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

  30. “Some Great Thing” “Some Great Thing”

    James E. Faust October 2001

    We are all familiar with the Old Testament story of Naaman, the captain of the Syrian hosts, who was a leper.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/some-great-thing?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

  31. “Fear Not: For They That Be with Us Are More” “Fear Not: For They That Be with Us Are More”

    Sharon G. Larsen October 2001

    Elisha the prophet was surrounded by the whole Syrian army determined to kill him.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/fear-not-for-they-that-be-with-us-are-more?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

  32. “Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

    Yet too many of the partially committed, like Naaman, wait for the Lord to bid them to “do some great thing,” while declining His biddings in small things (2 Kgs.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/plow-in-hope?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

  33. “His Word Ye Shall Receive” “His Word Ye Shall Receive”

    M. Russell Ballard April 2001

    We know of the experience of Naaman, who was struck with leprosy and who eventually contacted the prophet Elisha and was instructed to “go and wash in [the] Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean” (2 Kgs.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/his-word-ye-shall-receive?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

  34. Seeking the Spirit of God Seeking the Spirit of God

    Douglas L. Callister October 2000

    Elijah inquired of Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for thee.” Elisha said, “I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.” He could not have asked for anything greater.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/seeking-the-spirit-of-god?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

  35. Inspired Church Welfare Inspired Church Welfare

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1999

    “Industry, thrift, self-reliance continue as guiding principles of this effort,” President Thomas S.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/inspired-church-welfare?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

  36. Pioneers of the Future: “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe” Pioneers of the Future: “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe”

    James E. Faust October 1997

    “And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/pioneers-of-the-future-be-not-afraid-only-believe?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  37. Listening to the Voice of the Lord Listening to the Voice of the Lord

    Francisco J. Viñas October 1996

    In chapter 5 of 2 Kings we read the story of Naaman, a general in the Syrian army who sought help from the prophet Elisha to be healed of his leprosy.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/listening-to-the-voice-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

  38. The Simple Things The Simple Things

    Rex D. Pinegar October 1994

    Remember the story of Naaman, a captain for the king of Syria—“a great man with his master … because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria: … a mighty man in valour, but … a leper” (2 Kgs.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-simple-things?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

  39. The Spirit of Elijah The Spirit of Elijah

    Russell M. Nelson October 1994

    These thoughts, coupled with the fact that next month marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Genealogical Society of Utah, highlight the great importance and influence of “the spirit of Elijah.” Happily, the date of this centennial closely coincides with the birthday of President Howard W.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-spirit-of-elijah?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

  40. “Behold, the Enemy Is Combined” (D&C 38:12) “Behold, the Enemy Is Combined” (D&C 38:12)

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1993

    Yes, “the enemy is combined,” but when we are combined with the Lord’s “chariots of fire,” then “they that be with us are more than they that be with them”!

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/behold-the-enemy-is-combined-d-c-38-12?lang=eng&id=p53#p53

  41. Bible Stories and Personal Protection Bible Stories and Personal Protection

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1992

    “And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/bible-stories-and-personal-protection?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

  42. “Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds” “Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1991

    Nevertheless, seekers after the rewards of faith are often disappointed when they are told to study, serve, pray, and worship.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/lest-ye-be-wearied-and-faint-in-your-minds?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

  43. Follow the Prophets Follow the Prophets

    Waldo P. Call October 1990

    In the Old Testament, in 2 Kings, we read of a man by the name of Naaman.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/follow-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

  44. Small and Simple Things Small and Simple Things

    M. Russell Ballard April 1990

    Is our journey sometimes impeded when we forget the importance of small things?

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/small-and-simple-things?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

  45. “Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1989

    Finally, nonmurmurers are permitted to see so much more.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/murmur-not?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

  46. Goal beyond Victory Goal beyond Victory

    Thomas S. Monson October 1988

    “Pay thy debt, and live.” (2 Kgs.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/goal-beyond-victory?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

  47. Blessed from on High Blessed from on High

    Howard W. Hunter October 1988

    “[They] compassed the city both with horses and chariots.” (2 Kgs.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/blessed-from-on-high?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

  48. “Called to Serve” “Called to Serve”

    Robert L. Backman October 1987

    “And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/called-to-serve?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

  49. Agency and Accountability Agency and Accountability

    Victor L. Brown April 1985

    One of the great lessons on obedience is taught in the story of Naaman.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/agency-and-accountability?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

  50. The Mantle of a Bishop The Mantle of a Bishop

    Robert D. Hales April 1985

    They dwelt and worked together for a few years until the time came when all the priesthood leaders knew that it was time for Elijah to be translated.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/the-mantle-of-a-bishop?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

  51. The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1984

    For today’s spiritually attuned, the reassurances will be there, as with Elisha’s young servant.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-great-plan-of-the-eternal-god?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

  52. The Gospel—The Foundation for Our Career The Gospel—The Foundation for Our Career

    Boyd K. Packer April 1982

    Humbled by his servant, Naaman “went … down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: … and he was clean.” (2 Kgs.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/the-gospel-the-foundation-for-our-career?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

  53. Eternal Links that Bind Eternal Links that Bind

    A. Theodore Tuttle April 1980

    This testimony is echoed by thousands of humble Latter-day Saints whose labors bear witness of this truth!

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/eternal-links-that-bind?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

  54. Notwithstanding My Weakness Notwithstanding My Weakness

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1976

    We can accept help as well as gladly give it.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/notwithstanding-my-weakness?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  55. Everything to Gain—Nothing to Lose Everything to Gain—Nothing to Lose

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1976

    But his servants pleaded with him to do as Elisha had suggested.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/everything-to-gain-nothing-to-lose?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

  56. Prepare Ye Prepare Ye

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1973

    The Lord desires his Saints to be free and independent in the critical days ahead.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/prepare-ye?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

  57. Elijah the Prophet Elijah the Prophet

    Howard W. Hunter October 1971

    “And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.” (2 Kgs.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/elijah-the-prophet?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

  58. “If Ye Be Willing and Obedient” “If Ye Be Willing and Obedient”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1971

    But Naaman, the proud and haughty captain of the Syrian host, was insulted at so distasteful a thing and went away.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/if-ye-be-willing-and-obedient?lang=eng&id=p25#p25