2 Kings 4:17

17 But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

2 Kings 4:17 in Other Translations

17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

17 But the woman conceived, and she bore a son about that time the following spring, as Elisha had said to her.

17 But sure enough, the woman soon became pregnant. And at that time the following year she had a son, just as Elisha had said.

17 The woman conceived. A year later, just as Elisha had said, she had a son.

17 The woman conceived and gave birth to a son at the same time the following year, as Elisha had promised her.

2 Kings 4:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 4:17

And the woman conceived, and bare a son at the season that
Elisha said unto her
Quickly after this she conceived, and became pregnant, and by that time the year came round, she was brought to bed of a son:

according to the time of life:
when she had gone her full time to have a son born alive, and live.

2 Kings 4:17 In-Context

15 Then Elisha said, “Call her.” So he called her, and she stood in the doorway.

16 “About this time next year,” Elisha said, “you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord!” she objected. “Please, man of God, don’t mislead your servant!”

17 But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

18 The child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the reapers.

19 He said to his father, “My head! My head!” His father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.”