2 Kings 4:17

17 And the woman conceiveth and beareth a son, at this season, according to the time of life, that Elisha spake of unto 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 And he saith, `Call for her;' and he calleth for her, and she standeth at the opening,

16 and he saith, `At this season, according to the time of life, thou art embracing a son;' and she saith, `Nay, my lord, O man of God, do not lie unto thy maid-servant.'

17 And the woman conceiveth and beareth a son, at this season, according to the time of life, that Elisha spake of unto her.

18 And the lad groweth, and the day cometh that he goeth out unto his father, unto the reapers,

19 and he saith unto his father, `My head, my head;' and he saith unto the young man, `Bear him unto his mother;'