Elisha Character Analysis

In these verses, there is drama taking place and there are two groups of characters. Main and minor characters.

The main character is not recognized. She is a nameless girl who was kidnapped when the Syrians raided Israel. She becomes a maid of another nameless woman, the wife of Naaman, who was powerful Captain of a Syrian Army.

Naaman was described as a mighty man of valor, he was second in command in Syria. He was an adult, male, powerful, rich, privileged, free…..

The girl, in contrast, was young, female, powerless, marginalized, enslaved, voiceless and was an orphan.

Naaman apart from being a powerful man, he was also beautiful/handsome. His name comes from a Hebrew verb “naem” which means to be pleasant, or delightful or lovely. His

244 says “This conduct of the child is a strong witness to the power of early home training.” Women have a very big role to play in training up our children- like Moses’/Miriam's mother---taught love, secrecy, courage and God’s truth. This now turned into an outside mission…..

This nameless girl had strong faith in her God and the God of Elisha, as such she suggested that her master consults with Elisha. She believed Elisha could heal Naaman on his leprosy, even though 2 Kings 5 overlooks a significant and relevant fact: Elisha had never healed anyone of leprosy up to that point. Jesus said this many years later in Luke 4:27:

She was not taken there to cry, she was taken there to witness. Does God prevent His people from suffering? Not always. But God is always with His children in their affliction.

Has God allowed you to be placed in a bad environment? Perhaps a bad neighbor lives next door, or you struggle with a quarrelsome roommate, or maybe you are forced to associate with an unbearable person at work. Whatever your situation, remember this little nameless girl is your example. She became a blessing to her hateful

Had the King prayed he would not have been a worry victim. Actually one of the greatest stories in the Bible was in the process of happening and he thought it was a bad day. He should have dropped to his knees and spread the letter before the Lord. Trust would have replaced terror.

Check out the great contrast between the little maid and Israel’s great king. She thought about her master's well-being while the king thought only of his troubles.

Fortunately, Elisha got wind of Naaman's rejection by the king and came to the rescue. That is just like God. We do things backward and God straightens out our mistakes and makes them still work out for our ultimate good.

2 Kings 5:9. “So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house." Imagine the impressive entourage arriving at the humble home of the prophet. Embroidered Chariots decorated with war trophies pulled by champion horses. Elisha did not personally appear. He sent a messenger.

He wanted the God of the little girl to get the glory! Let Jesus be the center of attention when you do something big.

Equate this with today's TV "Faith Healers" who parade before the camera on their fancy stages. They coerce their clients into giving big money. Most TV healers are affluent and live in luxury. Elisha was a humble servant of