# Naaman — Leviathan character guide

> Naaman in Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Naaman the Syrian

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-of-man

## Who they are

Syrian commander healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_psychological_

Jesus Christ and Naaman are linked through a healing narrative, with Naaman's cleansing serving as a type of spiritual purification by Christ.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_psychological_

Jesus Christ and Naaman are linked through a healing narrative, with Naaman's cleansing serving as a type of spiritual purification by Christ.

## In the story

### [XLIII: Of What Is Necessary for a Man’s Reception Into the Kingdom of Heaven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/chapters/xliii-of-what-is-necessary-for-a-man-s-reception-into-the-kingdom-of-heaven)

Used as an example of a subject who may have internal faith while outwardly obeying an infidel sovereign.

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