2 Kings 4:17

17 But the woman conceived, and she bore a son about that time ¹the following spring, as Elisha had said to 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 He said, "Call her." And when he had called her, she stood in the doorway.

16 And he said, "At this season, about this time next year, you shall embrace a son." And she said, "No, my lord, O man of God; do not lie to your servant."

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

18 When the child had grown, he went out one day to his father among the reapers.

19 And he said to his father, "Oh, my head, my head!" The father said to his servant, "Carry him to his mother."

Cross References

• 1. [See ver. 16 above]