Topical Bible: Servants: Good: Captive Maid

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The narrative of the captive maidservant in the household of Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, is a profound example of faithfulness and the impact of a godly servant. This account is found in 2 Kings 5:1-19. The young girl, taken captive from Israel during a raid, serves Naaman's wife. Despite her circumstances, she exhibits remarkable faith and compassion, qualities that define a good servant.

Faith and Compassion: The captive maid's faith is evident in her confident assertion that the prophet in Samaria could heal Naaman of his leprosy. Her words to her mistress, "If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy" (2 Kings 5:3), reflect a deep trust in the power of God working through His prophet, Elisha. Her compassion is notable; despite being a captive, she desires the well-being of her master, demonstrating a selfless concern for others.

Influence and Witness: The maid's influence is significant, as her suggestion sets in motion the events leading to Naaman's healing. Her testimony about the prophet Elisha leads Naaman to seek help from the God of Israel, ultimately resulting in his physical and spiritual transformation. This illustrates the potential impact of a faithful servant's witness, even in a foreign and challenging environment.

Role in God's Plan: The captive maid's role in Naaman's account highlights how God can use individuals in humble positions to fulfill His purposes. Her presence in Naaman's household was not by chance but part of God's sovereign plan to reveal His power and mercy to the Arameans. Her faithfulness in a difficult situation serves as a reminder of God's ability to work through all circumstances for His glory.

Lessons in Servanthood: The account of the captive maid teaches valuable lessons about servanthood. Her example encourages believers to remain faithful and compassionate, regardless of their circumstances. It underscores the importance of trusting in God's power and being a witness to His grace, even when one's position seems insignificant.

In summary, the captive maid in Naaman's household exemplifies the qualities of a good servant: faith, compassion, influence, and a willingness to be used by God. Her account is a testament to the profound impact a faithful servant can have in advancing God's kingdom.

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2 Kings 5:2-4
And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife.
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A Little Maid
... gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of ... But when his servants
reminded him that it was just ... saw the wisdom of it, and let good sense triumph ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/a little maid.htm

Naaman
... The conduct of the captive maid, the way that she bore ... neared Elisha's home, he
dismissed the servants and placed ... their unbelief closed the door of good to them ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 20 naaman.htm

Naaman Cured.
... As a captive in a foreign land she might reasonably have ... wisdom have, in our day
effected a good deal more ... came as a great man, with his servants, and chariots ...
//christianbookshelf.org/dods/how to become like christ/naaman cured.htm

Naaman the Syrian
... and she was a little girl, a simple captive maid, who waited ... In the first place,
he thought a good big doctor's ... best to be done, one of his servants drew near ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/men of the bible/iii naaman the syrian.htm

A Slave Girl who Helped Her Master
... gone out to rob and had brought away captive from the ... But his servants came near
and said to him, "If the ... Elisha said to him, "Go, and may good fortune attend ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/a slave girl who helped.htm

After Eutropius Having Been Found Outside the Church had Been ...
... them that love Him." Dost thou give me good things which ... wait in order that thy
fellow-servants also may be ... He entered the prison, and took the jailor captive. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii after eutropius having.htm

Ephesians iv. 31
... the thoughts, and carries away its captive to the ... But wherefore, good man, dost thou
fear the bitter ... whenever they are angry with their maid-servants, fill the ...
/.../homily xv ephesians iv 31.htm

Third Sunday after Easter
... caused you to be carried away captive, and pray ... Peter proceeds to enumerate certain
good works appropriate to ... or in a state of servitude"men-servants and maid ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol ii/third sunday after easter.htm

A Further Thanksgiving to God for the Change in the Late ...
... her nest empty, is unable to rescue her captive brood; but by ... to you, that a natural
law of good and evil ... any one of his more respectable servants, turns back ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xiii a further thanksgiving.htm

Eighth Sunday after Trinity Living in the Spirit as God's Children ...
... that his work is not that of a good spirit or ... In those days men-servants and
maid-servants were the property ... Such a slavish spirit, such a captive, fearful and ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol iii/eighth sunday after trinity living.htm